DB · BUF · #28
Sam Franklin Jr.
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 210 lbs
- Birth date
- Feb 2, 1996 (age 30.6)
- College
- Temple
Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
258
Range 197–319
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
61.5 pts
3.6 PPG · 17.0 games
25.6 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 ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Buy lowFranklin finished DB232 in 2026. The arc is recovery: DB257, then DB276, now DB232. 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
0.0
PPG
0.0
Positional finish
DB232
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 | DB232 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | DB276 | 17.3 | 1.4 | 10 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB257 | 9.8 | 1.2 | 5 | — | — |
| 2023 | DB148 | 50.0 | 4.2 | 18 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | DB153 | 32.3 | 2.7 | 15 | — | — |
| 2021 | DB130 | 26.8 | 3.0 | 13 | — | — |
| 2020 | DB93 | 34.5 | 4.3 | 14 | 1 | — |
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 | 0.0 | HOU | 50 plays · 58% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 12.0% 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 %
- 0.0%
Durability
- 202312 G
- 20248 G
- 202512 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 Sam Franklin Jr.'s dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Franklin scores 258 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 Sam Franklin Jr.'s 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.6 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 Sam Franklin Jr. 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.