Deone Walker headshot

DL · BUF · #96

Deone Walker

Height
HT 6'7"
Weight
WT 331 lbs
Birth date
Mar 11, 2004 (age 22.6)
College
Kentucky

He ranks DL17 through 5 games, up from DL61. That's pace, not a finished season.

Picked by the Bills in 2025 via a trade with the Bears.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

1,460

Range 1,328–1,587

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

36.0 pts

7.2 PPG

8 solo · 1 sacks

Week 6 projection

5.1 pts

@ LV · floor–ceiling 1.9–8.4

Dynasty Value Score over time

1,4001,4501,500Preseason 2026: 1,418Preseason 20262026 W1: 1,4552026 W12026 W2: 1,4552026 W22026 W3: 1,4552026 W32026 W4: 1,4602026 W42026 W5: 1,4602026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Combine ×0.99

    Athletic composite 2.4/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).

  • Org environment ×0.99

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Buy

Walker had 8 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2026, ranking DL17 through 5 games. Through 5 games he sits DL17, up from DL61 — a climb, not a final rank. 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

36.0

PPG

7.2

Rank so far

DL17

Key stats

  • Solo: 8
  • Sacks: 1 (DL41)
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/5 Boom 0%

1/5 Bust 20%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DL17so far36.07.281—
2025DL6169.04.6151—

Career arc

0501001502025: 69.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6920252026: 36.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)3620262026 projection: 102.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1022026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W56.5LA56 plays · 34% pass2——
2026 W45.0NE53 plays · 62% pass2——
2026 W34.5BustLAC59 plays · 44% pass1——
2026 W25.3DET67 plays · 46% pass———
2026 W114.8HOU50 plays · 58% pass31—

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 46.1% mean

255075100W1W18

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
7
Hurries
3
Missed tackle %
7.1%

Durability

  • 2024
    —
  • 2025
    15 G
  • 2026
    5 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 Deone Walker's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Walker scores 1,460 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 Deone Walker's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 6.0 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 Deone Walker 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.