LB · CIN · #49
Barrett Carter
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 230 lbs
- Birth date
- Oct 23, 2002 (age 24)
- College
- Clemson
Through 5 games he sits LB16, up from LB58 — a climb, not a final rank.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,953
Range 1,728–2,172
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young LB 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
64.5 pts
12.9 PPG
18 solo · 1.5 sacks
Week 6 projection
Bye
No game this week
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 4.3/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyCarter had 18 solo tackles, 1.5 sacks in 2026, ranking LB16 through 5 games. The running rank is LB16 through 5 games, from LB58. Don't treat that like a season finish. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
64.5
PPG
12.9
Rank so far
LB16
Key stats
- Solo: 18
- Sacks: 1.5 (LB37)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
0/5 Bust 0%
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 | LB16so far | 64.5 | 12.9 | 18 | 1.5 | — |
| 2025 | LB58 | 129.3 | 8.1 | 51 | — | 1 |
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 | 18.0 | MIA | 63 plays · 51% pass | 5 | 1 | — |
| 2026 W4 | 14.0 | JAX | 69 plays · 78% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 7.5 | PIT | 55 plays · 67% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 7.3 | HOU | 54 plays · 57% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 17.8 | TB | 62 plays · 57% pass | 5 | 0.5 | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 79.4% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 2
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 13.8%
Durability
- 2024—
- 202516 G
- 20265 G
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full 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 Barrett Carter's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Carter scores 1,953 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 Barrett Carter's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.6 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. 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 Barrett Carter 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.