CJ Donaldson headshot

RB · NO · #43

CJ Donaldson
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Height
HT 6'1"
Weight
WT 230 lbs
Birth date
Jul 9, 2004 (age 22.3)
College
Ohio State; West Virginia

Age 22 leaves room to grow — if opportunity sticks.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

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Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

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 total FP

9.1 pts

1.5 PPG

81 rush yds · 4 rec · 10 rec yds

Week 7 projection

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vs PIT

Quick answer

Buy

Donaldson ran for 81 yards and caught 4 passes in 2026, ranking RB85 through 6 games. Still early at 22; there's room left if the job sticks. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the RB role keeps opening up.

2026 fantasy highlights

Half-PPR points

9.1

PPG

1.5

Rank so far

RB85

Key stats

  • Rush yds: 81 (RB65)
  • Rec: 4 (RB67)

2026 week shape

0/6 Boom 0%

6/6 Bust 100%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (Half-PPR)

SeasonFinishHalf-PPR FPPPGRush ydRush TDRecRec ydRec TDPass ydPass TD
2026RB85so far9.11.581—410———

Recent games (2026)

WeekHalf-PPR FPOppScriptRushRecPass
2026 W61.9BustNYG68 plays · 44% pass3900
2026 W52.5BustMIN42 plays · 60% pass137 · 1 rec0
2026 W43.3BustATL67 plays · 72% pass185 · 2 rec0
2026 W30.5BustLV70 plays · 60% pass500
2026 W20.2BustBAL61 plays · 56% pass200
2026 W10.7BustDET81 plays · 69% pass4-2 · 1 rec0

Weekly Half-PPR

Boom 20+Bust under 5
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Those opponents

Rush yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.

  • NYG
    +15% · 128 rush yards
  • MIN
    -12% · 98 rush yards
  • ATL
    -20% · 89 rush yards
  • LV
    +29% · 144 rush yards
  • BAL
    -13% · 97 rush yards
  • DET
    -11% · 99 rush yards

Usage and availability

carry share

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Durability

  • 2024
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  • 2025
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  • 2026
    6 G

Undrafted RB — this pack does not score UDFA hit rates.

Next Gen Stats

No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.

Historical comps

Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.

FAQ

What is CJ Donaldson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
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What is CJ Donaldson's 2026 Engine Projection?
No 2026 projection published for Donaldson yet.
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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
Should I trade for CJ Donaldson in dynasty right now?
Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the RB role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.