DL · WAS · #94
Daron Payne
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 320 lbs
- Birth date
- May 27, 1997 (age 29.2)
- College
- Alabama
Path runs DL22 → DL58 → DL37 — a bounce-back, not a blank slate.
Dynasty Value Score
8,137
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
2026 Engine Projections
108.8 pts
6.4 PPG · 17.0 games
25.7 solo · 5 sacks · 0.1 INT
Quick answer
Payne scored 87.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DL37). Path runs DL22 → DL58 → DL37 — a bounce-back, not a blank slate. Hold the name against those finishes before you rewrite the dynasty take. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role expands.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
87.5
PPG
6.3
Positional finish
DL37
Key stats
- Solo: 19
- Sacks: 3 (DL69)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
8 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DL37 | 87.5 | 6.3 |
| 2024 | DL58 | 75.5 | 5.0 |
| 2023 | DL22 | 113.3 | 6.7 |
| 2022 | DL4 | 156.0 | 9.2 |
| 2021 | DL22 | 93.5 | 5.5 |
| 2020 | — | 108.8 | 6.8 |
| 2019 | — | 80.0 | 5.3 |
| 2018 | — | 99.3 | 6.2 |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 11.3 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W16 | 5.3 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W14 | 6.3 | MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W13 | 7.3 | DEN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W10 | 0.0 | DET | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W9 | 2.3 | SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W8 | 1.5 | KC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W7 | 11.5 | DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W6 | 5.3 | CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W5 | 3.5 | LAC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
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FAQ
- What is Daron Payne's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Payne scores 8,137 out of 10,000 — a top-DL 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 Daron Payne'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 Daron Payne in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Payne against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.