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LB · DET · #44

Malcolm Rodriguez

Height
HT 5'11"
Weight
WT 230 lbs
Birth date
Mar 29, 1999 (age 27.6)
College
Oklahoma State

2025 stopped at 5 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.

Picked by the Lions in 2022 via a trade with the Eagles.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

381

Range 335–428

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Proven LB in his prime — production and runway both hold.

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

17.0 pts

3.4 PPG

6 solo · 0.5 sacks

Week 6 projection

Bye

No game this week

Dynasty Value Score over time

350400450500Preseason 2026: 454Preseason 20262026 W1: 3802026 W12026 W2: 3802026 W22026 W3: 3812026 W32026 W4: 3812026 W42026 W5: 3812026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.95

    3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.

  • Org environment ×1.01

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Buy low

Rodriguez had 6 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks in 2026, ranking LB132 through 5 games. LB132 through 5 games is the running rank, next to a LB224 season. Played a short 2025 (5 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery.

NextDyne coverage

Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Malcolm Rodriguez.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

17.0

PPG

3.4

Rank so far

LB132

Key stats

  • Solo: 6
  • Sacks: 0.5 (LB87)
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/5 Boom 0%

4/5 Bust 80%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026LB132so far17.03.460.5—
2025LB22417.83.69——
2024LB12064.07.1232—
2023LB14131.02.814——
2022LB49104.86.6421—

Career arc

0501001502022: 104.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)10520222023: 31.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)3120232024: 64.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6420242025: 17.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1820252026: 17.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1720262026 projection: 92.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)932026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W57.3ARI62 plays · 48% pass30.5—
2026 W43.0BustCAR67 plays · 78% pass1——
2026 W31.5BustNYJ62 plays · 52% pass———
2026 W20.8BustBUF58 plays · 66% pass———
2026 W14.5BustNO72 plays · 54% pass2——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 20.8% mean

255075100W1W18

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
0
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
20.0%

Durability

  • 2024
    9 G · 2 Out
  • 2025
    5 G · 3 Out
  • 2026
    5 G
  • 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 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 Malcolm Rodriguez's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Rodriguez scores 381 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 Malcolm Rodriguez's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 5.5 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 Malcolm Rodriguez in dynasty right now?
That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.