Derrick Brown headshot

DL · CAR · #95

Derrick BrownQ

Height
HT 6'5"
Weight
WT 330 lbs
Birth date
Apr 15, 1998 (age 28.4)
College
Auburn

2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

2,975

Range 2,7473,198

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Proven DL 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

132.0 pts

7.8 PPG · 17.0 games

35.1 solo · 5.6 sacks · 0.3 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

2,9002,9503,0003,0503,100Preseason 2026: 2,998Preseason 20262026 W1: 2,9752026 W1

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

Watch

Brown had 3 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DL58. Production trend is soft: DL11 → DL58 over the last two seasons. Played a short 2026 (1 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.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

4.5

PPG

4.5

Positional finish

DL58

Key stats

  • Solo: 3
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DL584.54.53
2025DL11122.57.7325
2024DL1971.51.5
2023DL10137.08.14721
2022DL2691.35.42411
2021DL3178.54.9243
2020DL2967.84.2202

Career arc

0501001502020: 67.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6820202021: 78.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)7920212022: 91.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)9120222023: 137.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)13720232024: 1.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)220242025: 122.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)12320252026: 4.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)520262026 projection: 132.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1322026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W14.5CHI60 plays · 63% pass3

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 76.5% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
15
Hurries
4
Missed tackle %
3.9%

Durability

  • 2023
    17 G
  • 2024
    1 G
  • 2025
    16 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 Derrick Brown's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Brown scores 2,975 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 Derrick Brown's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 7.8 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 Derrick Brown 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.