DL · IND · #99
DeForest Buckner
- Height
- HT 6'7"
- Weight
- WT 300 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 17, 1994 (age 32.4)
- College
- Oregon
Played a shortened 2025 (10 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,273
Range 3,015–3,527
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
145.9 pts
8.6 PPG · 17.0 games
38 solo · 7.7 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.
Quick answer
Buckner scored 91.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DL29). Played a shortened 2025 (10 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. 2026 projects more depth/flex than locked starter — price the role, not the name.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
91.8
PPG
9.2
Positional finish
DL29
Key stats
- Solo: 30
- Sacks: 4 (DL46)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
10 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DL29 | 91.8 | 9.2 | 30 | 4 | — |
| 2024 | — | 101.3 | 8.4 | 20 | 6.5 | — |
| 2023 | — | 154.0 | 9.1 | 35 | 8 | — |
| 2022 | — | 142.0 | 8.9 | 34 | 8 | — |
| 2021 | — | 115.5 | 6.8 | 28 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | — | 132.3 | 8.8 | 28 | 9.5 | — |
| 2019 | — | 147.0 | 9.2 | 34 | 7.5 | — |
| 2018 | — | 157.8 | 9.9 | 36 | 12 | — |
| 2017 | — | 97.5 | 6.5 | 36 | 3 | — |
| 2016 | — | 127.0 | 8.5 | 38 | 6 | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W16 | 6.8 | SF | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 6.5 | PIT | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 9.0 | TEN | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W7 | 18.8 | LAC | 4 | 2 | — |
| 2025 W6 | 3.8 | ARI | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W5 | 12.8 | LV | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W4 | 13.0 | LA | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 W3 | 6.0 | TEN | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W2 | 13.0 | DEN | 6 | — | — |
| 2025 W1 | 2.3 | MIA | — | — | — |
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 DeForest Buckner's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Buckner scores 3,273 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 DeForest Buckner'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 DeForest Buckner in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Buckner against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.