DL · IND · #97
Laiatu Latu
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 265 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 31, 2000 (age 25.7)
- College
- UCLA; Washington
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,981
Range 3,650–4,306
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
127.3 pts
7.5 PPG · 17.0 games
25.8 solo · 7.5 sacks · 1.4 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 6.0/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Quick answer
Buy lowLatu had 4 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks in 2026, finishing DL17. The arc is recovery: DL48, then DL7, now DL17. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. 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
9.5
PPG
9.5
Positional finish
DL17
Key stats
- Solo: 4
- Sacks: 0.5 (DL21)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL17 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 4 | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 | DL7 | 135.5 | 8.5 | 25 | 8.5 | 3 |
| 2024 | DL48 | 78.0 | 5.6 | 15 | 4 | — |
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 | 9.5 | BAL | 51 plays · 61% pass | 4 | 0.5 | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 68.4% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 26
- Hurries
- 7
- Missed tackle %
- 15.1%
Durability
- 2023—
- 202414 G
- 202516 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 Laiatu Latu's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Latu scores 3,981 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 Laiatu Latu's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.5 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 Laiatu Latu 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.