DB · AZ · #16
Max Melton
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 190 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 15, 2002 (age 24.3)
- College
- Rutgers
2025 stopped at 9 games; availability is the swing factor into next year.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
262
Range 202–323
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
101.5 pts
6.0 PPG · 17.0 games
41.2 solo · 0.3 sacks · 0.8 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Combine ×1.01
Athletic composite 7.8/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Quick answer
Melton scored 47.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DB183). 2025 stopped at 9 games; availability is the swing factor into next year. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role expands.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
47.0
PPG
5.2
Positional finish
DB183
Key stats
- Solo: 20
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
2 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB183 | 47.0 | 5.2 | 20 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 77.8 | 4.6 | 34 | — | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W12 | 0.8 | JAX | — | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 6.0 | SF | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 5.3 | DAL | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 8.0 | GB | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 6.0 | IND | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W4 | 6.8 | SEA | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W3 | 3.8 | SF | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W2 | 3.0 | CAR | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W1 | 7.5 | NO | 3 | — | — |
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 Max Melton's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Melton scores 262 out of 10,000 — a top-DB 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 Max Melton'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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Max Melton in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Melton against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.