LB · FA · #41
Drew SandersIR
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 233 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 31, 2000 (age 25.7)
- College
- Arkansas; Alabama
Played a short 2024 (3 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
469
Range 433–505
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — LB role isn't locked starter volume yet.
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
145.4 pts
8.6 PPG · 17.0 games
53.3 solo · 2.3 sacks · 0.6 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×1.02
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchSanders had 4 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2024, finishing LB211. Recent form cooled from LB142 to LB211 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. Only 3 games in 2024 — availability is the headline. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2024 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
15.0
PPG
5.0
Positional finish
LB211
Key stats
- Solo: 4
- Sacks: 1 (LB113)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LB211 | 15.0 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | LB142 | 30.8 | 2.8 | 11 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2024)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 W18 | 3.0 | KC | 72 plays · 40% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2024 W17 | 3.8 | CIN | 58 plays · 53% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 W16 | 8.3 | LAC | 61 plays · 66% pass | 1 | 1 | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2024 defense · 12.0% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2024· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2024)
- Pressures
- 1
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 0.0%
Durability
- 202311 G
- 20243 G · 3 Out
- 2025—
- 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 Drew Sanders's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Sanders scores 469 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 Drew Sanders's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.6 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 Drew Sanders 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.