DL · ATL · #54
Brandon Dorlus
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 295 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 22, 2001 (age 25.6)
- College
- Oregon
Through 5 games the rank is DL156, off a DL37 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,622
Range 1,534–1,708
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DL with proof and a long runway.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
8.3 pts
1.7 PPG
4 solo
Week 6 projection
4.9 pts
vs CHI · floor–ceiling 2.1–7.6
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 4.1/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×1.02
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchDorlus had 4 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DL156 through 5 games. He ranks DL156 through 5 games, down from DL37. Early, not a finished step down. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role grows. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Brandon Dorlus.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
8.3
PPG
1.7
Rank so far
DL156
Key stats
- Solo: 4
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
5/5 Bust 100%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL156so far | 8.3 | 1.7 | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 | DL37 | 83.0 | 5.9 | 12 | 8.5 | — |
| 2024 | DL200 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 0.8Bust | BAL | 61 plays · 57% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 2.3Bust | NO | 55 plays · 36% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 0.0Bust | GB | 66 plays · 38% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 0.8Bust | CAR | 64 plays · 50% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 4.5Bust | PIT | 53 plays · 42% pass | 3 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 47.5% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 14
- Hurries
- 3
- Missed tackle %
- 3.6%
Durability
- 20242 G
- 202514 G · 2 Out
- 20265 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Brandon Dorlus's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Dorlus scores 1,622 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Brandon Dorlus's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.8 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Brandon Dorlus in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.