DL · WAS · #94
Daron Payne
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 320 lbs
- Birth date
- May 27, 1997 (age 29.2)
- College
- Alabama
DL at 29.2 — quiet profile, no red flags either way.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,233
Range 2,083–2,382
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
108.8 pts
6.4 PPG · 17.0 games
25.7 solo · 5 sacks · 0.1 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Quick answer
Payne scored 87.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DL37). Nothing in the recent finishes stands out for a 29.2-year-old DL — wait and see. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role expands.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
87.5
PPG
6.3
Positional finish
DL37
Key stats
- Solo: 19
- Sacks: 3 (DL69)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
8 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DL37 | 87.5 | 6.3 | 19 | 3 | — |
| 2024 | — | 75.5 | 5.0 | 21 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | — | 113.3 | 6.7 | 25 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | — | 156.0 | 9.2 | 27 | 11.5 | — |
| 2021 | — | 93.5 | 5.5 | 28 | 4.5 | — |
| 2020 | — | 108.8 | 6.8 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | — | 80.0 | 5.3 | 30 | 2 | — |
| 2018 | — | 99.3 | 6.2 | 26 | 5 | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 11.3 | PHI | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W16 | 5.3 | PHI | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 6.3 | MIN | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W13 | 7.3 | DEN | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 0.0 | DET | — | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 2.3 | SEA | — | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 1.5 | KC | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 11.5 | DAL | — | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 5.3 | CHI | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W5 | 3.5 | LAC | 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 Daron Payne's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Payne scores 2,233 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 Daron Payne's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.4 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 Daron Payne in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Payne against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.