LB · SF · #51
Luke Gifford
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 245 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 28, 1995 (age 31)
- College
- Nebraska
Played a shortened 2024 (11 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
219
Range 153–285
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
97.3 pts
5.7 PPG · 17.0 games
35.7 solo · 1 sacks · 0.6 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.95
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×0.98
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Gifford scored 40.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (LB156). Played a shortened 2024 (11 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. Don't buy a bounce from the 2026 Engine line alone; it's a low-volume outlook.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
40.8
PPG
2.9
Positional finish
LB156
Key stats
- Solo: 12
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
7 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LB156 | 40.8 | 2.9 | 12 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 62.5 | 5.7 | 26 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | — | 6.8 | 1.4 | 3 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | 23.5 | 2.6 | 10 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | 13.3 | 1.7 | 6 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | 7.5 | 1.5 | 4 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 6.8 | 2.3 | 3 | — | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W17 | 4.5 | CHI | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 1.5 | IND | — | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 0.8 | TEN | — | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 4.8 | CLE | — | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 5.3 | ARI | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 3.0 | LA | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 3.0 | NYG | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 0.8 | HOU | — | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 3.8 | TB | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W5 | 4.5 | LA | 2 | — | — |
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 Luke Gifford's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Gifford scores 219 out of 10,000 — a top-LB 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 Luke Gifford's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.7 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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Luke Gifford in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Gifford against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.