LB · TB · #98
Anthony Nelson
- Height
- HT 6'7"
- Weight
- WT 272 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 4, 1997 (age 29.5)
- College
- Iowa
No real signal yet, just a 29.5-year-old LB keeping pace.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
378
Range 332–425
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
121.9 pts
7.2 PPG · 17.0 games
37.4 solo · 3.7 sacks · 0.7 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
Nelson scored 84.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (LB98). At 29.5, nothing in the recent finishes jumps off the page. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role expands.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
84.3
PPG
6.0
Positional finish
LB98
Key stats
- Solo: 21
- Sacks: 3 (LB51)
- INT: 1 (LB17)
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
7 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LB98 | 84.3 | 6.0 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | — | 81.8 | 4.8 | 22 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | — | 63.3 | 4.9 | 17 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | — | 95.5 | 5.6 | 23 | 5.5 | — |
| 2021 | — | 62.3 | 4.8 | 12 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | — | 31.3 | 2.6 | 11 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | — | 12.3 | 2.1 | 1 | — | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W15 | 0.8 | ATL | — | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 3.0 | NO | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 4.5 | ARI | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 3.8 | LA | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 2.3 | BUF | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 6.8 | NE | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 33.0 | NO | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 W7 | 10.0 | DET | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W6 | 3.8 | SF | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W5 | 1.5 | SEA | 1 | — | — |
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 Anthony Nelson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Nelson scores 378 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 Anthony Nelson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.2 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 Anthony Nelson in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Nelson against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.