LB · KC · #59
Cooper McDonald
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 240 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 7, 2001 (age 25)
- College
- TCU; San Diego State
2025 stopped at 11 games; availability is the swing factor into next year.
Dynasty Value Score
2,324
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
2026 Engine Projections
109.4 pts
6.4 PPG · 17.0 games
39.5 solo · 1.5 sacks · 0.4 INT
Quick answer
McDonald scored 26.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (LB182). 2025 stopped at 11 games; availability is the swing factor into next year. 2026 projects more depth/flex than locked starter — price the role, not the name.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
26.8
PPG
2.4
Positional finish
LB182
Key stats
- Solo: 9
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
1 season
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LB182 | 26.8 | 2.4 |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 8.0 | LV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W17 | 2.3 | DEN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W14 | 1.5 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W13 | 2.3 | DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W12 | 3.0 | IND | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W8 | 0.8 | WAS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W7 | 3.0 | LV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W6 | 3.0 | DET | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W4 | 1.5 | BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W3 | 0.8 | NYG | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
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FAQ
- What is Cooper McDonald's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- McDonald scores 2,324 out of 10,000 — a top-LB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Cooper McDonald's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.4 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.
- Where can I trade Cooper McDonald in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare McDonald against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.