D.J. Montgomery headshot

WR · IND · #3

D.J. MontgomeryIR

Height
HT 6'1"
Weight
WT 201 lbs
Birth date
Nov 17, 1996 (age 29.8)
College
Austin Peay; Holmes County JC

Finish path matters here: WR190 → WR163 is a breakout, not a development pitch; 2023 also ended early (2 games).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

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

Projected points per game

Quick answer

Buy

Montgomery caught 3 passes for 56 yards in 2023, finishing WR163. Finish path matters here: WR190 → WR163 is a breakout, not a development pitch. 2023 stopped at 2 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.

2023 fantasy highlights

Half-PPR points

13.1

PPG

6.6

Positional finish

WR163

Key stats

  • Rec: 3 (WR180)
  • Rec yds: 56 (WR168)
  • Rec TD: 1 (WR94)

2023: 6.6 PPG actual vs 6.3 expected from usage (2 REG weeks, half-PPR) — outperformed by 5%.

Career (Half-PPR)

SeasonFinishHalf-PPR FPPPGRecRec ydRec TDRush ydRush TDPass ydPass TD
2023WR16313.16.63561
2021WR1905.12.6336

Career arc

010202021: 5.1 Half-PPR520212023: 13.1 Half-PPR132023

Recent games (2023)

WeekHalf-PPR FPOppScriptRecRushPass
2023 W161.3ATL62 plays · 60% pass8 · 1 rec00
2023 W1511.8PIT62 plays · 45% pass48 / 1 TD · 2 rec00

Weekly Half-PPR

ActualExpected
51015201516Week

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Dashed line is expected Half-PPR from usage.

Those opponents

Pass yards they allowed per game in 2023, vs league. Plus is easier.

  • ATL
    -8% · 218 pass yards
  • PIT
    +4% · 245 pass yards

Usage and availability

Snap share

2023 offense · 25.9% mean

255075100W1W18

target share

2550751001516Week

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Pass-play participation

22.0%

2023· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.

Advanced (2023)

Broken tackles
0
Avg depth of target
12.1
Drop %
12.5%

Durability

  • 2023
    2 G
  • 2024
  • 2025

Undrafted WR — this pack does not score UDFA hit rates.

Next Gen Stats

No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.

Historical comps

Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.

FAQ

What is D.J. Montgomery's dynasty value on NextDyne?
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What is D.J. Montgomery's 2026 Engine Projection?
No 2026 projection published for Montgomery yet.
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.
Should I trade for D.J. Montgomery 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.