DB · BUF · #22
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 208 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 20, 1997 (age 28.7)
- College
- Florida
DB, age 28.7 — nothing loud in the recent trend.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,668
Range 2,472–2,860
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
146.4 pts
8.6 PPG · 17.0 games
49.8 solo · 1.9 sacks · 3.5 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 ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Gardner-Johnson scored 124.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DB58). Nothing in the recent finishes stands out for a 28.7-year-old DB — wait and see. 2026 projects more depth/flex than locked starter — price the role, not the name.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
124.5
PPG
9.6
Positional finish
DB58
Key stats
- Solo: 45
- Sacks: 3 (DB2)
- INT: 2 (DB33)
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
7 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB58 | 124.5 | 9.6 | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | — | 126.5 | 7.9 | 31 | — | 6 |
| 2023 | — | 32.8 | 10.9 | 15 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | — | 141.0 | 11.8 | 55 | 1 | 6 |
| 2021 | — | 98.5 | 8.2 | 31 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | — | 127.0 | 8.5 | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | — | 102.3 | 6.4 | 38 | — | 1 |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 8.3 | DET | 5 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 6.8 | SF | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 3.8 | GB | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 15.3 | CLE | 3 | — | 1 |
| 2025 W14 | 18.5 | GB | 6 | — | 1 |
| 2025 W13 | 3.8 | PHI | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 1.5 | PIT | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 6.5 | MIN | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 28.0 | NYG | 7 | 2 | — |
| 2025 W9 | 14.3 | CIN | 5 | 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 C.J. Gardner-Johnson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Gardner-Johnson scores 2,668 out of 10,000 — a top-DB 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 C.J. Gardner-Johnson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.6 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 C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Gardner-Johnson against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.