DB · CLE · #21
Denzel Ward
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 191 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 28, 1997 (age 29.3)
- College
- Ohio State
29.3 years old and holding steady — nothing here demands a second look.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,276
Range 1,223–1,327
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
109.3 pts
6.4 PPG · 17.0 games
40.2 solo · 0.2 sacks · 2 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.
Org environment ×1.02
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Ward scored 70.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DB142). Nothing in the recent finishes stands out for a 29.3-year-old DB — wait and see. The 2026 line is modest; opportunity has to break right.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
70.5
PPG
5.0
Positional finish
DB142
Key stats
- Solo: 27
- Sacks: —
- INT: 1 (DB66)
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
8 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB142 | 70.5 | 5.0 | 27 | — | 1 |
| 2024 | — | 111.5 | 7.0 | 38 | — | 2 |
| 2023 | — | 74.5 | 6.2 | 26 | — | 2 |
| 2022 | — | 111.3 | 8.0 | 37 | — | 3 |
| 2021 | — | 96.3 | 6.4 | 33 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 2020 | — | 104.5 | 8.7 | 37 | — | 2 |
| 2019 | — | 97.0 | 8.1 | 36 | — | 2 |
| 2018 | — | 119.0 | 9.2 | 39 | — | 3 |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W17 | 2.3 | PIT | — | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 4.5 | TEN | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 1.5 | SF | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 7.3 | LV | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 8.3 | BAL | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 1.5 | NYJ | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 6.8 | NE | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 4.5 | MIA | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 7.3 | PIT | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W5 | 5.3 | MIN | 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 Denzel Ward's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Ward scores 1,276 out of 10,000 — a top-DB 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 Denzel Ward's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.4 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 Denzel Ward in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Ward against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.