DB · ARI · #16
Max Melton
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 190 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 15, 2002 (age 24.4)
- College
- Rutgers
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Picked by the Cardinals in 2024 via a trade with the Falcons.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,279
Range 1,227–1,331
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DB 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
101.5 pts
6.0 PPG · 17.0 games
41.2 solo · 0.3 sacks · 0.8 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
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.
Combine ×1.01
Athletic composite 7.8/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Quick answer
Buy lowMelton finished DB143 in 2026. After a rough middle year (DB186), DB143 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
3.8
PPG
3.8
Positional finish
DB143
Key stats
- Solo: —
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB143 | 3.8 | 3.8 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | DB186 | 47.0 | 5.2 | 20 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB131 | 77.8 | 4.6 | 34 | — | — |
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 | 3.8 | LAC | 71 plays · 52% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 74.0% 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
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 18.4%
Durability
- 2023—
- 202417 G
- 20259 G · 4 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 Max Melton's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Melton scores 1,279 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 Max Melton'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 Max Melton 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.