DL · CIN · #52
Cedric Johnson
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 265 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 6, 2002 (age 24)
- College
- Mississippi
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
468
Range 568–611
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — DL role isn't locked starter volume yet.
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
84.2 pts
5.0 PPG · 17.0 games
20 solo · 4.5 sacks · 0.1 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 7.0/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchJohnson finished DL141 in 2026. Production trend is soft: DL122 → DL141 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
0.8
PPG
0.8
Positional finish
DL141
Key stats
- Solo: —
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL141 | 0.8 | 0.8 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | DL122 | 41.8 | 5.2 | 10 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | DL165 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 5 | 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 | 0.8 | TB | 62 plays · 57% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 38.1% 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
- 13
- Hurries
- 8
- Missed tackle %
- 9.1%
Durability
- 2023—
- 20245 G
- 20258 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 Cedric Johnson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Johnson scores 468 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 Cedric Johnson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.0 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 Cedric Johnson 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.