DL · CLE · #54
Sam Williams
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 260 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 31, 1999 (age 27.6)
- College
- Mississippi
He ranks DL33 through 5 games, up from DL55. That's pace, not a finished season.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,255
Range 1,204–1,304
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DL 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
28.8 pts
5.8 PPG
8 solo · 1 sacks
Week 6 projection
6.5 pts
vs BAL · floor–ceiling 3.8–10.5
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyWilliams had 8 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2026, ranking DL33 through 5 games. He ranks DL33 through 5 games, up from DL55. That's pace, not a finished season. The 2026 projection is cautious — wait for a real role change before paying up. 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
28.8
PPG
5.8
Rank so far
DL33
Key stats
- Solo: 8
- Sacks: 1 (DL41)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
3/5 Bust 60%
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 | DL33so far | 28.8 | 5.8 | 8 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | DL55 | 71.0 | 4.4 | 21 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | DL66 | 58.3 | 3.9 | 12 | 4.5 | — |
| 2022 | DL39 | 76.3 | 5.9 | 13 | 4 | — |
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 | 10.0 | NYJ | 57 plays · 58% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 9.8 | PIT | 60 plays · 55% pass | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2026 W3 | 1.5Bust | CAR | 61 plays · 51% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 3.8Bust | TB | 53 plays · 57% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 3.8Bust | JAX | 44 plays · 50% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 42.6% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 15
- Hurries
- 11
- Missed tackle %
- 11.9%
Durability
- 2024—
- 202516 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 Sam Williams's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Williams scores 1,255 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 Sam Williams'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 Sam Williams 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.