DB · CLE · #21
Denzel Ward
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 191 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 28, 1997 (age 29.4)
- College
- Ohio State
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Picked by the Browns in 2018 via a trade with the Texans.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,447
Range 1,377–1,516
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DB 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
109.3 pts
6.4 PPG · 17.0 games
40.2 solo · 0.2 sacks · 2 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
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.
Org environment ×1.02
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Buy lowWard had 1 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB69. After a rough middle year (DB145), DB69 looks like a reset worth tracking. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
8.5
PPG
8.5
Positional finish
DB69
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 | DB69 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB145 | 70.5 | 5.0 | 27 | — | 1 |
| 2024 | DB76 | 111.5 | 7.0 | 38 | — | 2 |
| 2023 | DB105 | 74.5 | 6.2 | 26 | — | 2 |
| 2022 | DB56 | 111.3 | 8.0 | 37 | — | 3 |
| 2021 | DB59 | 96.3 | 6.4 | 33 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 2020 | DB31 | 104.5 | 8.7 | 37 | — | 2 |
| 2019 | DB26 | 97.0 | 8.1 | 36 | — | 2 |
| 2018 | DB15 | 119.0 | 9.2 | 39 | — | 3 |
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 | 8.5 | JAX | 44 plays · 50% pass | 1 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 83.1% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 17.0%
Durability
- 202312 G · 2 Out
- 202416 G · 1 Out
- 202514 G · 2 Out
- 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 Denzel Ward's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Ward scores 1,447 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 Denzel Ward'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.
- Should I trade for Denzel Ward in dynasty right now?
- That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.