DL · HOU · #55
Danielle Hunter
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 263 lbs
- Birth date
- Oct 29, 1994 (age 31.9)
- College
- LSU
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Picked by the Vikings in 2015 via a trade with the Lions.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
5,014
Range 4,577–5,443
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Peak window — still valuable, but age is already shaping the dynasty price.
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
31.6 solo · 13 sacks · 0.1 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchHunter finished DL115 in 2026. DL5 slipped to DL115 last year; that's the warning. 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.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Danielle Hunter.
- RankingsNextDyne
Top 20 Defensive Linemen: Dynasty Value Score
Dynasty DL trade value has a durability problem — a healthy Myles Garrett leads, but two of the points board's top 10 miss this Top 20 entirely. Defensive linemen ranked by Dynasty Value Score.
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Top 20 IDP: Dynasty Value Score
Dynasty IDP trade value doesn't reward the points board the same way — a torn ACL keeps a high-end DL projection off this list, and five defensive backs crack a top 20 scoring leaves to linebackers. The Top 20 IDP players by Dynasty Value Score.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
1.5
PPG
1.5
Positional finish
DL115
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 | DL115 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | DL5 | 172.0 | 10.8 | 28 | 15 | — |
| 2024 | DL6 | 140.8 | 8.8 | 26 | 12 | — |
| 2023 | DL2 | 210.8 | 12.4 | 44 | 16.5 | — |
| 2022 | DL10 | 141.8 | 8.3 | 38 | 10.5 | — |
| 2021 | DL27 | 80.3 | 11.5 | 22 | 6 | — |
| 2019 | DL1 | 191.0 | 12.7 | 49 | 14.5 | — |
| 2018 | DL2 | 188.3 | 11.8 | 47 | 14.5 | — |
| 2017 | DL6 | 115.5 | 7.2 | 26 | 7 | — |
| 2016 | DL2 | 148.0 | 9.3 | 32 | 12.5 | — |
| 2015 | DL5 | 81.0 | 5.8 | 24 | 6 | — |
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 | 1.5 | BUF | 70 plays · 54% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 69.9% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 34
- Hurries
- 9
- Missed tackle %
- 6.9%
Durability
- 202317 G
- 202416 G
- 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 Danielle Hunter's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Hunter scores 5,014 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 Danielle Hunter'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 Danielle Hunter 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.