Akeem Davis-Gaither headshot

LB · IND · #51

Akeem Davis-Gaither

Height
HT 6'2"
Weight
WT 238 lbs
Birth date
Sep 21, 1997 (age 29)
College
Appalachian State

2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

1,677

Range 1,5831,768

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 Engine Projections

142.0 pts

8.4 PPG · 17.0 games

49.1 solo · 1 sacks · 0.9 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

1,6001,7001,8001,900Preseason 2026: 1,803Preseason 20262026 W1: 1,6772026 W1

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.98

    One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.

Quick answer

Watch

Davis-Gaither had 5 solo tackles in 2026, finishing LB53. Production trend is soft: LB39 → LB53 over the last two seasons. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. 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

9.8

PPG

9.8

Positional finish

LB53

Key stats

  • Solo: 5
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026LB539.89.85
2025LB39149.89.4501
2024LB59113.37.1371
2023LB17416.31.56
2022LB10160.54.326
2021LB10542.36.019
2020LB9449.83.8200.51

Career arc

0501001502002020: 49.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)5020202021: 42.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)4220212022: 60.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6120222023: 16.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1620232024: 113.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)11320242025: 149.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)15020252026: 9.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1020262026 projection: 142.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1422026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W19.8BAL51 plays · 61% pass5

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 68.9% mean

255075100W1W18

Pass-play participation

0.0%

2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
4
Hurries
3
Missed tackle %
5.6%

Durability

  • 2023
    11 G · 3 Out
  • 2024
    16 G
  • 2025
    16 G
  • 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 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 Akeem Davis-Gaither's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Davis-Gaither scores 1,677 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 Akeem Davis-Gaither's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 8.4 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.
Should I trade for Akeem Davis-Gaither 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.