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LB · CLE · #43

Krys Barnes

Height
HT 6'2"
Weight
WT 235 lbs
Birth date
Apr 2, 1998 (age 28.5)
College
UCLA

Only 5 games in 2025 — availability is the headline.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

220

Range 154–286

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Depth/upside bet — LB role isn't locked starter volume yet.

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.

2025 total FP

24.3 pts

4.9 PPG

5 solo · 0.5 sacks

Week 6 projection

5.6 pts

vs BAL · floor–ceiling 2.5–9.5

Dynasty Value Score over time

200250Preseason 2026: 237Preseason 20262026 W1: 2192026 W12026 W2: 2192026 W22026 W3: 2202026 W32026 W4: 2202026 W42026 W5: 2202026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.95

    3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.

  • Org environment ×0.99

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

Quick answer

Watch

Barnes had 5 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks in 2025, finishing LB204. LB136 slipped to LB204 last year; that's the warning. Only 5 games in 2025 — availability is the headline. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.

2025 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

24.3

PPG

4.9

Positional finish

LB204

Key stats

  • Solo: 5
  • Sacks: 0.5 (LB157)
  • INT: —

2025 week shape

0/5 Boom 0%

3/5 Bust 60%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2025LB20424.34.950.5—
2024LB13648.54.0152—
2023LB8977.06.428—1
2022LB14032.58.1131—
2021LB41122.87.7531—
2020LB36111.89.3471—

Career arc

0501001502020: 111.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)11220202021: 122.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)12320212022: 32.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)3320222023: 77.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)7720232024: 48.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)4920242025: 24.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)242025

Recent games (2025)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2025 W188.5TB49 plays · 71% pass10.5—
2025 W161.5BustTB52 plays · 62% pass1——
2025 W133.0BustLA60 plays · 33% pass———
2025 W129.8SF42 plays · 69% pass3——
2025 W51.5BustMIA62 plays · 48% pass———

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
5101520255101518Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 76.7% 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
1
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
8.0%

Durability

  • 2024
    12 G
  • 2025
    5 G
  • 2026
    —

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 Krys Barnes's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Barnes scores 220 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 Krys Barnes's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 5.0 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 Krys Barnes 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.