DL · HOU · #98
Sheldon Rankins
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 305 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 2, 1994 (age 32.4)
- College
- Louisville
Only 7 games in 2024 — durability, not age band, is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
653
Range 650–675
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.
2026 Engine Projections
91.1 pts
5.4 PPG · 17.0 games
22.5 solo · 5.1 sacks · 0.1 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.95
2 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
Rankins scored 62.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DL88). Only 7 games in 2024 — durability, not age band, is the headline. The 2026 model is cautious — wait for a real role change before paying up.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
62.0
PPG
4.1
Positional finish
DL88
Key stats
- Solo: 14
- Sacks: 3 (DL69)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
10 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DL88 | 62.0 | 4.1 | 14 | 3 | — |
| 2024 | — | 22.5 | 3.2 | 7 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | — | 85.0 | 7.1 | 22 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | — | 67.0 | 4.5 | 21 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | — | 60.8 | 4.1 | 12 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | — | 34.8 | 3.2 | 12 | 1.5 | — |
| 2019 | — | 24.8 | 4.1 | 7 | 2 | — |
| 2018 | — | 107.5 | 6.7 | 25 | 8 | — |
| 2017 | — | 60.0 | 5.0 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | — | 45.8 | 5.1 | 12 | 4 | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 1.5 | IND | — | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 2.8 | LAC | — | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 W16 | 1.5 | LV | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 3.0 | ARI | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 6.5 | KC | 2 | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 W13 | 9.0 | IND | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W12 | 6.5 | BUF | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 5.0 | TEN | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 4.8 | JAX | — | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 3.0 | DEN | 1 | — | — |
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 Sheldon Rankins's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Rankins scores 653 out of 10,000 — a top-DL on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Sheldon Rankins's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.4 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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Sheldon Rankins in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Rankins against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.