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DL · NO · #93

Nathan Shepherd
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Height
HT 6'4"
Weight
WT 315 lbs
Birth date
Oct 9, 1993 (age 33)
College
Fort Hays; Simon Fraser

From DL48 to DL107 through 4 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish; the downside gets steeper at 33.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

744

Range 741–747

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Elite DL production now; the age curve is already in the score.

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

13.3 pts

3.3 PPG

3 solo · 0.5 sacks

Week 6 projection

3.2 pts

@ NYG · floor–ceiling 1.0–5.4

Dynasty Value Score over time

700750800Preseason 2026: 737Preseason 20262026 W1: 7442026 W12026 W2: 7442026 W22026 W3: 7442026 W32026 W4: 7442026 W42026 W5: 7442026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Org environment ×1.01

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

Quick answer

Watch

Shepherd had 3 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks in 2026, ranking DL107 through 4 games. He ranks DL107 through 4 games, down from DL48. Early, not a finished step down. At 33, age is the lead risk for a DL. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

13.3

PPG

3.3

Rank so far

DL107

Key stats

  • Solo: 3
  • Sacks: 0.5 (DL83)
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/4 Boom 0%

3/4 Bust 75%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DL107so far13.33.330.5—
2025DL4875.04.7223—
2024DL9550.33.1151.5—
2023DL6164.54.0193—
2022DL8139.83.1101.5—
2021DL8426.31.812——
2020DL6031.83.562.5—
2019DL5930.84.462—
2018DL4817.01.45——

Career arc

0204060801002018: 17.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1720182019: 30.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)3120192020: 31.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)3220202021: 26.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2620212022: 39.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)4020222023: 64.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6520232024: 50.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)5020242025: 75.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)7520252026: 13.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1320262026 projection: 87.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)872026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W42.3BustATL67 plays · 72% pass1——
2026 W32.3BustLV70 plays · 60% pass———
2026 W25.8BAL61 plays · 56% pass10.5—
2026 W13.0BustDET81 plays · 69% pass1——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
5101520251234Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 67.1% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
14
Hurries
3
Missed tackle %
4.1%

Durability

  • 2024
    16 G
  • 2025
    16 G · 1 Out
  • 2026
    4 G · 1 Out
  • 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 Nathan Shepherd's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Shepherd scores 744 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 Nathan Shepherd's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 5.1 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 Nathan Shepherd in dynasty right now?
Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.