DL · CAR · #95
Derrick Brown
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 330 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 15, 1998 (age 28.5)
- College
- Auburn
Through 4 games the rank is DL70, off a DL11 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,991
Range 2,762–3,215
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DL in his prime — production and runway both hold.
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
18.8 pts
4.7 PPG
8 solo
Week 6 projection
7.5 pts
@ PHI · floor–ceiling 3.9–11.4
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.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchBrown had 8 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DL70 through 4 games. He ranks DL70 through 4 games, down from DL11. Early, not a finished step down. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
18.8
PPG
4.7
Rank so far
DL70
Key stats
- Solo: 8
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
3/4 Bust 75%
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 | DL70so far | 18.8 | 4.7 | 8 | — | — |
| 2025 | DL11 | 122.5 | 7.7 | 32 | 5 | — |
| 2024 | DL208 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | DL10 | 137.0 | 8.1 | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | DL26 | 91.3 | 5.4 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | DL32 | 78.5 | 4.9 | 24 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | DL31 | 67.8 | 4.2 | 20 | 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 W4 | 3.8Bust | DET | 69 plays · 59% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 9.0 | CLE | 71 plays · 68% pass | 5 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 1.5Bust | ATL | 58 plays · 62% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 4.5Bust | CHI | 60 plays · 63% pass | 3 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 76.5% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 15
- Hurries
- 4
- Missed tackle %
- 3.9%
Durability
- 20241 G
- 202516 G
- 20264 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 Derrick Brown's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Brown scores 2,991 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 Derrick Brown's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.8 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 Derrick Brown in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.