RB · KC · #9
Kenneth Walker III
- Height
- HT 5'9"
- Weight
- WT 210 lbs
- Birth date
- Oct 20, 2000 (age 25.9)
- College
- Michigan State; Wake Forest
Finish path matters here: RB22 → RB2 is a breakout, not a development pitch; 2026 also ended early (1 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
5,978
Range 5,442–6,505
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven RB 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
223.7 pts
13.2 PPG · 16.0 games
980.8 rush yds · 56 rec · 363.7 rec yds
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.96
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Process ×1.03
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyWalker ran for 173 yards and caught 3 passes in 2026, finishing RB2. The last two seasons moved from RB22 to RB2 — that's the dynasty read. 2026 stopped at 1 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.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Kenneth Walker III.
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
32.6
PPG
32.6
Positional finish
RB2
Key stats
- Rush yds: 173 (RB1)
- Rec: 3 (RB14)
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RB2 | 32.6 | 32.6 | 173 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | RB22 | 176.4 | 10.4 | 1027 | 5 | 31 | 282 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | RB28 | 158.2 | 14.4 | 573 | 7 | 46 | 299 | 1 | — | — |
| 2023 | RB19 | 184.9 | 12.3 | 905 | 8 | 29 | 259 | 1 | — | — |
| 2022 | RB16 | 189.0 | 12.6 | 1050 | 9 | 27 | 165 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rush | Rec | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 32.6 | DEN | 65 plays · 42% pass | 173 / 1 TD | 18 / 1 TD · 3 rec | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 13.3 · scored 32.6 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss -19.3.
Those opponents
Rush yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- DEN+83% · 220 rush yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 46.9% mean
Pass-play participation
44.9%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Yards after contact / att
- 1.8
- Yards before contact / att
- 2.8
- Broken tackles
- 23
Durability
- 202315 G
- 202411 G · 1 Out
- 202517 G
- 16.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R2 (41 overall) RB · that slot hit at 56.8% in 2010–2023 classes (n=37; contributor 70.3%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- RYOE / att
- 0.18yd
- Efficiency
- 4.50
- 8+ in box
- 27.6%
- Time to LOS
- 3.19s
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Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Kenneth Walker III's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Walker scores 5,978 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 Kenneth Walker III's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 13.2 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 Kenneth Walker III 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.