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DL · IND · #99

DeForest Buckner

Height
HT 6'7"
Weight
WT 300 lbs
Birth date
Mar 17, 1994 (age 32.4)
College
Oregon

Played a shortened 2025 (10 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

3,273

Range 3,0153,527

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

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 Engine Projections

145.9 pts

8.6 PPG · 17.0 games

38 solo · 7.7 sacks · 0.1 INT

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.

  • Durability ×0.95

    2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.

Quick answer

Buckner scored 91.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DL29). Played a shortened 2025 (10 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. 2026 projects more depth/flex than locked starter — price the role, not the name.

2025 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

91.8

PPG

9.2

Positional finish

DL29

Key stats

  • Solo: 30
  • Sacks: 4 (DL46)
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

10 seasons

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2025DL2991.89.2304
2024101.38.4206.5
2023154.09.1358
2022142.08.9348
2021115.56.8287
2020132.38.8289.5
2019147.09.2347.5
2018157.89.93612
201797.56.5363
2016127.08.5386

Recent games (2025)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppSoloSacksINT
2025 W166.8SF4
2025 W96.5PIT2
2025 W89.0TEN21
2025 W718.8LAC42
2025 W63.8ARI2
2025 W512.8LV31
2025 W413.0LA4
2025 W36.0TEN3
2025 W213.0DEN6
2025 W12.3MIA

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 DeForest Buckner's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Buckner scores 3,273 out of 10,000 — a top-DL on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
What is DeForest Buckner's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 8.6 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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
Where can I trade DeForest Buckner in a mock dynasty roster?
Compare Buckner against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.