DL · HOU · #93
Kayden McDonaldIR
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 326 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 12, 2005 (age 21.6)
- College
- Ohio State
He's 22 — best seasons can still be ahead if the role holds.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
549
Range 500–597
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Rookie capital play — the score leans on draft pedigree and the projection, not a long NFL sample.
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
1.5 pts
1.5 PPG
Week 6 projection
2.5 pts
@ JAX · floor–ceiling 0.9–4.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyMcDonald ranks DL212 in 2026 through 1 game. He's 22 — best seasons can still be ahead if the role holds. Don't pay for a bounce from the 2026 projection alone. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the DL role keeps opening up.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
1.5
PPG
1.5
Rank so far
DL212
Key stats
- Solo: —
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/1 Boom 0%
1/1 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 | DL212so far | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | — |
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 | 1.5Bust | TEN | 61 plays · 56% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Durability
- 2024—
- 2025—
- 20261 G
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full 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 Kayden McDonald's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- McDonald scores 549 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 Kayden McDonald's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.3 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 Kayden McDonald in dynasty right now?
- Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the DL role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.