DB · BUF · #28
Sam Franklin Jr.
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 210 lbs
- Birth date
- Feb 2, 1996 (age 30.5)
- College
- Temple
Only 8 games in 2024 — durability, not age band, is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
165
Range 93–237
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
61.5 pts
3.6 PPG · 17.0 games
25.6 solo · 0.2 sacks · 0.9 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.95
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Franklin scored 17.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DB275). Only 8 games in 2024 — durability, not age band, is the headline. Don't buy a bounce from the 2026 Engine line alone; it's a low-volume outlook.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
17.3
PPG
1.4
Positional finish
DB275
Key stats
- Solo: 10
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
6 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB275 | 17.3 | 1.4 | 10 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 9.8 | 1.2 | 5 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | 50.0 | 4.2 | 18 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | — | 32.3 | 2.7 | 15 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | 26.8 | 3.0 | 13 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | 34.5 | 4.3 | 14 | 1 | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 3.0 | NYJ | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 0.0 | PHI | — | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 2.3 | CLE | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 0.0 | PIT | — | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 1.5 | HOU | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 0.8 | TB | — | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 1.5 | MIA | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 0.0 | CAR | — | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 0.0 | ATL | — | — | — |
| 2025 W5 | 3.0 | NE | 2 | — | — |
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 Sam Franklin Jr.'s dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Franklin scores 165 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 Sam Franklin Jr.'s 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.6 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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Sam Franklin Jr. in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Franklin against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.