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Yaya Diaby
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 270 lbs
- Birth date
- May 30, 1999 (age 27.4)
- College
- Louisville
He ranks LB110 through 5 games, down from LB66. Early, not a finished step down.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,712
Range 1,615–1,807
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven LB 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
22.5 pts
4.5 PPG
5 solo · 1 INT
Week 6 projection
6.2 pts
vs PIT · floor–ceiling 3.4–9.8
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Quick answer
WatchDiaby had 5 solo tackles, 1 INT in 2026, ranking LB110 through 5 games. From LB66 to LB110 through 5 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role grows. 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
22.5
PPG
4.5
Rank so far
LB110
Key stats
- Solo: 5
- Sacks: —
- INT: 1 (LB3)
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))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB110so far | 22.5 | 4.5 | 5 | — | 1 |
| 2025 | LB66 | 115.8 | 6.8 | 27 | 7 | — |
| 2024 | LB65 | 111.3 | 7.0 | 32 | 4.5 | — |
| 2023 | LB68 | 104.8 | 7.0 | 22 | 7.5 | — |
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 W5 | 7.3 | DAL | 64 plays · 39% pass | — | — | 1 |
| 2026 W4 | 2.3Bust | GB | 58 plays · 47% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 3.0Bust | MIN | 58 plays · 64% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 6.5 | CLE | 59 plays · 58% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 3.5Bust | CIN | 48 plays · 58% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 75.2% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 32
- Hurries
- 13
- Missed tackle %
- 9.1%
Durability
- 202416 G
- 202517 G
- 20265 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 Yaya Diaby's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Diaby scores 1,712 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 Yaya Diaby's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.1 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 Yaya Diaby 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.