TE · LAC · #83
David Njoku
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 246 lbs
- Birth date
- Jul 10, 1996 (age 30.2)
- College
- Miami
TE11 slipped to TE32 last year; that's the warning; 2025 also ended early (11 games).
Picked by the Browns in 2017 via a trade with the Packers.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,016
Range 2,784–3,243
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven TE in his prime — production and runway both hold.
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
77.4 pts
4.6 PPG · 10.0 games
44.9 rec · 359.2 rec yds · 2.8 rec TD
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchNjoku caught 33 passes for 293 yards in 2025, finishing TE32. He scored 19% more than his touches said he should. Recent form cooled from TE11 to TE32 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. 2025 stopped at 11 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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 David Njoku.
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2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
69.8
PPG
6.3
Positional finish
TE32
Key stats
- Rec: 33 (TE35)
- Rec yds: 293 (TE39)
- Rec TD: 4 (TE19)
2025: 6.3 PPG actual vs 5.3 expected from usage (11 REG weeks, half-PPR) — outperformed by 19%.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TE32 | 69.8 | 6.3 | 33 | 293 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | TE11 | 116.5 | 10.6 | 64 | 505 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | TE6 | 160.7 | 10.0 | 81 | 882 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | TE13 | 113.0 | 8.1 | 58 | 628 | 4 | -8 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | TE23 | 89.6 | 6.0 | 36 | 475 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | TE47 | 42.8 | 3.9 | 19 | 213 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | TE84 | 12.6 | 4.2 | 5 | 41 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | TE9 | 115.9 | 7.7 | 56 | 639 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | TE21 | 78.7 | 4.9 | 32 | 386 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — |
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 W14 | 6.6 | TEN | 62 plays · 68% pass | 1 / 1 TD · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W13 | 1.4 | SF | 57 plays · 46% pass | 4 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W11 | 1.2 | BAL | 51 plays · 51% pass | 7 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W10 | 9.1 | NYJ | 64 plays · 50% pass | 21 / 1 TD · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W8 | 11.7 | NE | 51 plays · 69% pass | 37 / 1 TD · 4 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W6 | 4.3 | PIT | 69 plays · 75% pass | 28 · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W5 | 15.7 | MIN | 65 plays · 51% pass | 67 / 1 TD · 6 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W4 | 2.1 | DET | 62 plays · 57% pass | 11 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W3 | 6.5 | GB | 55 plays · 66% pass | 40 · 5 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W2 | 6.0 | BAL | 70 plays · 69% pass | 40 · 4 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.
- TEN+10% · 248 pass yards
- SF+7% · 242 pass yards
- BAL+15% · 259 pass yards
- NYJ+1% · 226 pass yards
- NE-8% · 207 pass yards
- PIT+16% · 261 pass yards
- MIN-21% · 178 pass yards
- DET+5% · 237 pass yards
- GB-8% · 207 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 63.9% mean
target share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
63.8%
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
- 3
- Avg depth of target
- 5.3
- Drop %
- 2.1%
Durability
- 202316 G
- 202411 G · 5 Out
- 202511 G · 5 Out
- 10.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R1 (29 overall) TE · that slot hit at 81.8% in 2010–2023 classes (n=11; contributor 100.0%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 2.66yd
- Cushion
- 5.68yd
- YAC above expected
- 0.80yd
- Air yards share
- 7.0%
35th of 35
21st of 35
9th of 35
32nd of 35
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is David Njoku's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Njoku scores 3,016 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 David Njoku's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 4.6 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 David Njoku 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.