LB · JAX · #47
Dennis Gardeck
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 232 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 9, 1994 (age 32.1)
- College
- Sioux Falls; West Virginia State
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
596
Range 637–665
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Elite LB production now; the age curve is already in the score.
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
113.0 pts
6.6 PPG · 17.0 games
37.4 solo · 3.3 sacks · 0.4 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchGardeck had 1 solo tackles in 2026, finishing LB139. LB105 slipped to LB139 last year; that's the warning. 2026 stopped at 1 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.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
2.3
PPG
2.3
Positional finish
LB139
Key stats
- Solo: 1
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB139 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB105 | 84.5 | 5.6 | 27 | 2.5 | — |
| 2024 | LB125 | 57.8 | 9.6 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | LB71 | 101.0 | 5.9 | 29 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | LB117 | 50.3 | 3.9 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | LB122 | 33.8 | 3.4 | 14 | — | — |
| 2020 | LB69 | 68.5 | 6.9 | 14 | 7 | — |
| 2019 | LB112 | 16.0 | 3.2 | 6 | — | — |
| 2018 | LB107 | 10.5 | 1.3 | 7 | — | — |
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 | 2.3 | CLE | 55 plays · 42% pass | 1 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 38.6% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 12
- Hurries
- 3
- Missed tackle %
- 2.0%
Durability
- 202317 G
- 20246 G
- 202515 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 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 Dennis Gardeck's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Gardeck scores 596 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 Dennis Gardeck's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.6 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 Dennis Gardeck 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.