TE · CHI · #86
Nikola Kalinic
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 245 lbs
- Birth date
- Jan 21, 1997 (age 29.7)
- College
- York (Canada)
Finish path matters here: TE124 → TE95 is a breakout, not a development pitch; 2025 also ended early (2 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
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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.
2025 total FP
7.0 pts
3.5 PPG
Week 6 projection
0.6 pts
@ ATL · floor–ceiling 0.2–1.0
Quick answer
BuyKalinic finished TE95 in 2025. Coming off a real climb — TE124 to TE95 tells the story better than age. Only 2 games in 2025 — availability is the headline. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
7.0
PPG
3.5
Positional finish
TE95
Key stats
- Rec: —
- Rec yds: —
- Rec TD: —
2025 week shape
0/2 Boom 0%
1/2 Bust 50%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TE95 | 7.0 | 3.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | TE124 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 0.8Bust | DET | 51 plays · 65% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W12 | 6.3 | PIT | 60 plays · 58% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the total.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2025, vs league. Plus is easier.
- DET+5% · 237 pass yards
- PIT+16% · 261 pass yards
Usage and availability
target share
Hover a week for the share.
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.
Durability
- 2024—
- 20252 G
- 2026—
Undrafted TE — this pack does not score UDFA hit rates.
Next Gen Stats
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Nikola Kalinic's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- We don’t have a public Value Score for Kalinic yet. Season stats may still show below when they load.
- What is Nikola Kalinic's 2026 Engine Projection?
- No 2026 projection published for Kalinic yet.
- 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 Nikola Kalinic 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.