Nikola Kalinic headshot

TE · CHI · #86

Nikola Kalinic

Height
HT 6'4"
Weight
WT 245 lbs
Birth date
Jan 21, 1997 (age 29.7)
College
York (Canada)

Finish path matters here: TE124 → TE95 is a breakout, not a development pitch; 2025 also ended early (2 games).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

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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.

2025 total FP

7.0 pts

3.5 PPG

Week 6 projection

0.6 pts

@ ATL · floor–ceiling 0.2–1.0

Quick answer

Buy

Kalinic finished TE95 in 2025. Coming off a real climb — TE124 to TE95 tells the story better than age. Only 2 games in 2025 — availability is the headline. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.

2025 fantasy highlights

Half-PPR points

7.0

PPG

3.5

Positional finish

TE95

Key stats

  • Rec: —
  • Rec yds: —
  • Rec TD: —

2025 week shape

0/2 Boom 0%

1/2 Bust 50%

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

Career (Half-PPR)

SeasonFinishHalf-PPR FPPPGRecRec ydRec TDRush ydRush TDPass ydPass TD
2025TE957.03.5———————
2022TE1240.00.0———————

Career arc

0102022: 0.0 Half-PPR020222025: 7.0 Half-PPR72025

Recent games (2025)

WeekHalf-PPR FPOppScriptRecRushPass
2025 W180.8BustDET51 plays · 65% pass000
2025 W126.3PIT60 plays · 58% pass000

Weekly Half-PPR

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512131415161718Week

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Those opponents

Pass yards they allowed per game in 2025, vs league. Plus is easier.

  • DET
    +5% · 237 pass yards
  • PIT
    +16% · 261 pass yards

Usage and availability

target share

25507510012131415161718Week

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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.

Durability

  • 2024
    —
  • 2025
    2 G
  • 2026
    —

Undrafted TE — this pack does not score UDFA hit rates.

Next Gen Stats

No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.

Historical comps

Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.

FAQ

What is Nikola Kalinic's dynasty value on NextDyne?
We don’t have a public Value Score for Kalinic yet. Season stats may still show below when they load.
What is Nikola Kalinic's 2026 Engine Projection?
No 2026 projection published for Kalinic yet.
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 Nikola Kalinic 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.