DL · ARI · #97
Walter Nolen
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 300 lbs
- Birth date
- Oct 14, 2003 (age 23)
- College
- Mississippi; Texas A&M
Through 5 games he sits DL77, up from DL133 — a climb, not a final rank; 2025 also ended early (6 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
496
Range 571–642
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DL with proof and a long runway.
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
17.8 pts
3.6 PPG
2 solo · 1 sacks
Week 6 projection
4.8 pts
@ LAR · floor–ceiling 1.9–7.7
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Quick answer
BuyNolen had 2 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2026, ranking DL77 through 5 games. Through 5 games he sits DL77, up from DL133 — a climb, not a final rank. Only 6 games in 2025 — availability is the headline. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Walter Nolen.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
17.8
PPG
3.6
Rank so far
DL77
Key stats
- Solo: 2
- Sacks: 1 (DL41)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
4/5 Bust 80%
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 | DL77so far | 17.8 | 3.6 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | DL133 | 37.8 | 6.3 | 7 | 2 | — |
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 | 3.0Bust | DET | 66 plays · 73% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 11.8 | NYG | 61 plays · 57% pass | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2026 W3 | 0.8Bust | SF | 79 plays · 66% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 1.5Bust | SEA | 45 plays · 62% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 0.8Bust | LAC | 71 plays · 52% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 43.2% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 7
- Hurries
- 2
- Missed tackle %
- 8.3%
Durability
- 2024—
- 20256 G · 3 Out
- 20265 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 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 Walter Nolen's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Nolen scores 496 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 Walter Nolen's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.8 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 Walter Nolen 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.