DB · ARI · #3
Budda Baker
- Height
- HT 5'10"
- Weight
- WT 195 lbs
- Birth date
- Jan 10, 1996 (age 30.7)
- College
- Washington
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Picked by the Cardinals in 2017 via a trade with the Bears.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
4,363
Range 3,993–4,726
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DB 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
164.8 pts
9.7 PPG · 17.0 games
62.8 solo · 0.9 sacks · 1.1 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
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
WatchBaker had 4 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks in 2026, finishing DB65. Production trend is soft: DB20 → DB65 over the last two seasons. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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
8.8
PPG
8.8
Positional finish
DB65
Key stats
- Solo: 4
- Sacks: 0.5 (DB5)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB65 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 4 | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 | DB20 | 154.8 | 9.7 | 54 | 0.5 | 1 |
| 2024 | DB1 | 218.0 | 12.8 | 85 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | DB68 | 102.3 | 8.5 | 47 | — | — |
| 2022 | DB20 | 143.5 | 9.6 | 60 | — | 2 |
| 2021 | DB6 | 165.8 | 9.8 | 60 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | DB1 | 192.0 | 12.8 | 84 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | DB1 | 195.8 | 12.2 | 91 | 0.5 | — |
| 2018 | DB6 | 160.0 | 11.4 | 71 | 2 | — |
| 2017 | DB9 | 128.5 | 8.0 | 56 | 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 | 8.8 | LAC | 71 plays · 52% pass | 4 | 0.5 | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 97.6% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 5
- Hurries
- 4
- Missed tackle %
- 9.1%
Durability
- 202312 G
- 202417 G
- 202516 G · 1 Out
- 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 Budda Baker's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Baker scores 4,363 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 Budda Baker's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.7 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 Budda Baker 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.