TE · CAR · #35
Darren Waller
- Height
- HT 6'6"
- Weight
- WT 255 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 13, 1992 (age 34)
- College
- Georgia Tech
Played a short 2025 (9 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Traded from NYG to MIA (Jul 1, 2025).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
28
Range 307–406
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — TE 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
30.1 pts
1.8 PPG · 7.0 games
15.8 rec · 167.7 rec yds · 0.9 rec TD
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Process ×1.02
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchWaller caught 24 passes for 283 yards in 2025, finishing TE31. He scored 18% more than his touches said he should. Recent form cooled from TE21 to TE31 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. Played a short 2025 (9 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 Darren Waller.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
76.7
PPG
8.5
Positional finish
TE31
Key stats
- Rec: 24 (TE46)
- Rec yds: 283 (TE43)
- Rec TD: 6 (TE8)
2025: 8.5 PPG actual vs 7.2 expected from usage (8 REG weeks, half-PPR) — outperformed by 18%.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TE31 | 76.7 | 8.5 | 24 | 283 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | TE21 | 87.2 | 7.3 | 52 | 552 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | TE29 | 70.8 | 8.9 | 28 | 388 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | TE19 | 106.0 | 9.6 | 55 | 665 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | TE2 | 225.1 | 14.1 | 107 | 1196 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | TE3 | 176.0 | 11.0 | 90 | 1145 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | TE81 | 12.6 | 3.2 | 6 | 75 | — | 21 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | TE58 | 25.5 | 2.6 | 10 | 85 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | TE98 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 2 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W17 | 0.5 | TB | 52 plays · 42% pass | 0 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W16 | 5.5 | CIN | 58 plays · 52% pass | 40 · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W15 | 22.1 | PIT | 44 plays · 64% pass | 66 / 2 TD · 7 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W14 | 2.2 | NYJ | 62 plays · 34% pass | 13 · 1 rec | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 W13 | 5.7 | NO | 55 plays · 42% pass | 47 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W7 | 0.0 | CLE | 53 plays · 59% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W6 | 8.2 | LAC | 54 plays · 61% pass | 12 / 1 TD · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W5 | 16.3 | CAR | 50 plays · 72% pass | 78 / 1 TD · 5 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W4 | 16.2 | NYJ | 56 plays · 45% pass | 27 / 2 TD · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the gap.
Dashed line is expected Half-PPR from usage.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2025, vs league. Plus is easier.
- TB+13% · 255 pass yards
- CIN+9% · 246 pass yards
- PIT+16% · 261 pass yards
- NYJ+1% · 226 pass yards
- NO-13% · 196 pass yards
- CLE-16% · 189 pass yards
- LAC-13% · 195 pass yards
- CAR-4% · 215 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 45.0% mean
target share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
55.7%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 0
- Avg depth of target
- 10.6
- Drop %
- 0.0%
Durability
- 202312 G · 1 Out
- 2024—
- 20259 G · 3 Out
- 7.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R6 (204 overall) TE · that slot hit at 3.6% in 2010–2023 classes (n=28; contributor 7.1%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
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 Darren Waller's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Waller scores 28 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 Darren Waller's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 1.8 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 Darren Waller 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.