Darien Porter headshot

DB · LV · #26

Darien Porter

Height
HT 6'2"
Weight
WT 195 lbs
Birth date
Jan 6, 2001 (age 25.8)
College
Iowa State

Only 11 games in 2025 — availability is the headline.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

1,661

Range 1,491–1,825

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Young DB 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

22.0 pts

7.3 PPG

6 solo

Week 6 projection

7.6 pts

vs BUF · floor–ceiling 4.1–11.6

Dynasty Value Score over time

1,6001,6501,700Preseason 2026: 1,677Preseason 20262026 W1: 1,6542026 W12026 W2: 1,6542026 W22026 W3: 1,6542026 W32026 W4: 1,6612026 W42026 W5: 1,6612026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.98

    One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.

  • Combine ×1.01

    Athletic composite 7.2/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).

  • Org environment ×0.99

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Buy

Porter had 6 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB150 through 3 games. The running rank is DB150 through 3 games, from DB159. Don't treat that like a season finish. 2025 stopped at 11 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

22.0

PPG

7.3

Rank so far

DB150

Key stats

  • Solo: 6
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/3 Boom 0%

2/3 Bust 67%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB150so far22.07.36——
2025DB15961.85.629——

Career arc

0501001502025: 61.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6220252026: 22.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2220262026 projection: 113.1 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1132026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W516.0NE54 plays · 67% pass5——
2026 W31.5BustNO60 plays · 55% pass1——
2026 W14.5BustMIA67 plays · 45% pass———

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 64.3% mean

255075100W1W18

Pass-play participation

0.0%

2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
0
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
10.6%

Durability

  • 2024
    —
  • 2025
    11 G
  • 2026
    3 G · 1 Out
  • 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 Darien Porter's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Porter scores 1,661 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 Darien Porter's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 6.7 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 Darien Porter in dynasty right now?
The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.