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DL · CLE · #54

Sam Williams

Height
HT 6'4"
Weight
WT 260 lbs
Birth date
Mar 31, 1999 (age 27.6)
College
Mississippi

He ranks DL33 through 5 games, up from DL55. That's pace, not a finished season.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

1,255

Range 1,204–1,304

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

28.8 pts

5.8 PPG

8 solo · 1 sacks

Week 6 projection

6.5 pts

vs BAL · floor–ceiling 3.8–10.5

Dynasty Value Score over time

4505007501,0001,2501,400Preseason 2026: 541Preseason 20262026 W1: 1,2512026 W12026 W2: 1,2512026 W22026 W3: 1,2512026 W32026 W4: 1,2552026 W42026 W5: 1,2552026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Org environment ×0.99

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

Quick answer

Buy

Williams had 8 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2026, ranking DL33 through 5 games. He ranks DL33 through 5 games, up from DL55. That's pace, not a finished season. The 2026 projection is cautious — wait for a real role change before paying up. 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

28.8

PPG

5.8

Rank so far

DL33

Key stats

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

2026 week shape

0/5 Boom 0%

3/5 Bust 60%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DL33so far28.85.881—
2025DL5571.04.4211—
2023DL6658.33.9124.5—
2022DL3976.35.9134—

Career arc

0501001502022: 76.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)7620222023: 58.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)5820232025: 71.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)7120252026: 28.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2920262026 projection: 93.7 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)942026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W510.0NYJ57 plays · 58% pass4——
2026 W49.8PIT60 plays · 55% pass11—
2026 W31.5BustCAR61 plays · 51% pass———
2026 W23.8BustTB53 plays · 57% pass2——
2026 W13.8BustJAX44 plays · 50% pass1——

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 · 42.6% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
15
Hurries
11
Missed tackle %
11.9%

Durability

  • 2024
    —
  • 2025
    16 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 Sam Williams's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Williams scores 1,255 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 Sam Williams's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 5.5 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 Sam Williams 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.