DL · CHI · #94
Austin BookerQ
- Height
- HT 6'6"
- Weight
- WT 245 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 14, 2002 (age 23.8)
- College
- Kansas; Minnesota
Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.
Picked by the Bears in 2024 via a trade with the Bills.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,697
Range 2,499–2,892
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DL with proof and a long runway.
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
109.7 pts
6.5 PPG · 17.0 games
27.3 solo · 6.2 sacks · 0.1 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 5.9/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchBooker had 1 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DL107. Production trend is soft: DL44 → DL107 over the last two seasons. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. 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
2.3
PPG
2.3
Positional finish
DL107
Key stats
- Solo: 1
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL107 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | DL44 | 77.0 | 7.7 | 19 | 4.5 | — |
| 2024 | DL126 | 33.8 | 2.6 | 11 | 1.5 | — |
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 W1 | 2.3 | CAR | 68 plays · 43% pass | 1 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 80.5% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2024· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 18
- Hurries
- 10
- Missed tackle %
- 5.4%
Durability
- 2023—
- 202413 G
- 202510 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 Austin Booker's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Booker scores 2,697 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 Austin Booker's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.5 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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Austin Booker 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.