LB · CIN · #49
Barrett Carter
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 230 lbs
- Birth date
- Oct 23, 2002 (age 23.9)
- College
- Clemson
Finish path matters here: LB58 → LB12 is a breakout, not a development pitch; 2026 also ended early (1 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,945
Range 1,721–2,162
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young LB 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
162.7 pts
9.6 PPG · 17.0 games
61.8 solo · 1.5 sacks · 1 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 4.3/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyCarter had 5 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks in 2026, finishing LB12. Coming off a real climb — LB58 to LB12 tells the story better than age. 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.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
17.8
PPG
17.8
Positional finish
LB12
Key stats
- Solo: 5
- Sacks: 0.5 (LB30)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB12 | 17.8 | 17.8 | 5 | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 | LB58 | 129.3 | 8.1 | 51 | — | 1 |
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 | 17.8 | TB | 62 plays · 57% pass | 5 | 0.5 | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 79.4% mean
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
- 2
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 13.8%
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 202516 G
- 17.0 projected games — last three 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 Barrett Carter's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Carter scores 1,945 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 Barrett Carter's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.6 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 Barrett Carter 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.