DL · BUF · #96
Deone Walker
- Height
- HT 6'7"
- Weight
- WT 331 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 11, 2004 (age 22.6)
- College
- Kentucky
He ranks DL17 through 5 games, up from DL61. That's pace, not a finished season.
Picked by the Bills in 2025 via a trade with the Bears.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,460
Range 1,328–1,587
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DL with proof and a long runway.
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 total FP
36.0 pts
7.2 PPG
8 solo · 1 sacks
Week 6 projection
5.1 pts
@ LV · floor–ceiling 1.9–8.4
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Combine ×0.99
Athletic composite 2.4/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyWalker had 8 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2026, ranking DL17 through 5 games. Through 5 games he sits DL17, up from DL61 — a climb, not a final rank. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
36.0
PPG
7.2
Rank so far
DL17
Key stats
- Solo: 8
- Sacks: 1 (DL41)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
1/5 Bust 20%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL17so far | 36.0 | 7.2 | 8 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | DL61 | 69.0 | 4.6 | 15 | 1 | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 6.5 | LA | 56 plays · 34% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 5.0 | NE | 53 plays · 62% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 4.5Bust | LAC | 59 plays · 44% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 5.3 | DET | 67 plays · 46% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 14.8 | HOU | 50 plays · 58% pass | 3 | 1 | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 46.1% mean
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
- 7
- Hurries
- 3
- Missed tackle %
- 7.1%
Durability
- 2024—
- 202515 G
- 20265 G
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.
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 Deone Walker's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Walker scores 1,460 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 Deone Walker's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.0 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 Deone Walker 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.