DB · ATL · #28
Mike Ford
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 196 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 4, 1995 (age 31.1)
- College
- Southeast Missouri State
Finish path matters here: DB231 → DB155 is a breakout, not a development pitch; 2026 also ended early (1 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
287
Range 230–345
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — DB 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
66.2 pts
3.9 PPG · 17.0 games
27.3 solo · 0.2 sacks · 0.9 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
3 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
BuyFord had 2 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB155. Finish path matters here: DB231 → DB155 is a breakout, not a development pitch. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. 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
3.0
PPG
3.0
Positional finish
DB155
Key stats
- Solo: 2
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB155 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB231 | 27.3 | 2.7 | 12 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB230 | 18.0 | 2.6 | 11 | — | — |
| 2023 | DB156 | 46.5 | 3.6 | 20 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | DB193 | 15.0 | 1.2 | 6 | — | — |
| 2021 | DB174 | 7.5 | 1.3 | 5 | — | — |
| 2020 | DB123 | 17.3 | 2.2 | 9 | — | — |
| 2019 | DB103 | 18.8 | 2.1 | 10 | — | — |
| 2018 | DB59 | 38.8 | 5.5 | 23 | — | — |
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 | 3.0 | PIT | 53 plays · 42% pass | 2 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2024 defense · 11.0% 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 (2024)
- Pressures
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 7.1%
Durability
- 202313 G · 1 Out
- 20247 G
- 202510 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 Mike Ford's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Ford scores 287 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 Mike Ford's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.9 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 Mike Ford 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.