DL · BUF · #96
Deone Walker
- Height
- HT 6'7"
- Weight
- WT 331 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 11, 2004 (age 22.5)
- College
- Kentucky
Coming off a real climb — DL61 to DL6 tells the story better than age; 2026 also ended early (1 games).
Picked by the Bills in 2025 via a trade with the Bears.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,455
Range 1,324–1,581
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DL with proof and a long runway.
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
102.3 pts
6.0 PPG · 17.0 games
23 solo · 4 sacks · 0.2 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Combine ×0.99
Athletic composite 2.4/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyWalker had 3 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2026, finishing DL6. The last two seasons moved from DL61 to DL6 — that's the dynasty read. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
14.8
PPG
14.8
Positional finish
DL6
Key stats
- Solo: 3
- Sacks: 1 (DL7)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL6 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | DL61 | 69.0 | 4.6 | 15 | 1 | — |
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 | 14.8 | HOU | 50 plays · 58% pass | 3 | 1 | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 46.1% 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
- 7
- Hurries
- 3
- Missed tackle %
- 7.1%
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 202515 G
- 17.0 projected games — last three seasons at a full 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 Deone Walker's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Walker scores 1,455 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 Deone Walker's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.0 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 Deone Walker in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.