DL · IND · #98
Arden Key
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 240 lbs
- Birth date
- May 3, 1996 (age 30.3)
- College
- LSU
30.3-year-old DL.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,291
Range 1,237–1,344
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
100.5 pts
5.9 PPG · 17.0 games
20.3 solo · 6.8 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
Key scored 51.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DL108). DL, age 30.3 — the profile is quiet enough that patience is the right call. 2026 projection is thin — stash only if your league rewards upside bets.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
51.3
PPG
4.3
Positional finish
DL108
Key stats
- Solo: 9
- Sacks: 4 (DL46)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
8 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DL108 | 51.3 | 4.3 | 9 | 4 | — |
| 2024 | — | 106.5 | 6.7 | 21 | 6.5 | — |
| 2023 | — | 68.8 | 5.3 | 12 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | — | 60.8 | 3.8 | 13 | 4.5 | — |
| 2021 | — | 60.8 | 3.8 | 10 | 6.5 | — |
| 2020 | — | 25.8 | 2.0 | 10 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 17.3 | 4.3 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 2018 | — | 40.8 | 2.7 | 16 | 1 | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W17 | 4.3 | NO | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 1.5 | KC | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 1.5 | SF | — | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 3.0 | CLE | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 2.3 | JAX | — | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 11.0 | SEA | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W11 | 13.8 | HOU | 2 | 1.5 | — |
| 2025 W5 | 3.5 | ARI | — | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 W4 | 8.3 | HOU | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W3 | 0.0 | IND | — | — | — |
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 Arden Key's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Key scores 1,291 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 Arden Key's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.9 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 Arden Key in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Key against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.