DL · CLE · #54
Sam Williams
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 260 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 31, 1999 (age 27.5)
- College
- Mississippi
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,251
Range 1,201–1,300
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DL in his prime — production and runway both hold.
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
93.7 pts
5.5 PPG · 17.0 games
23.7 solo · 4.2 sacks · 0.1 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchWilliams had 1 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DL66. Production trend is soft: DL55 → DL66 over the last two seasons. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
3.8
PPG
3.8
Positional finish
DL66
Key stats
- Solo: 1
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL66 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | DL55 | 71.0 | 4.4 | 21 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | DL66 | 58.3 | 3.9 | 12 | 4.5 | — |
| 2022 | DL38 | 76.3 | 5.9 | 13 | 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 | 3.8 | JAX | 44 plays · 50% pass | 1 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 42.6% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2023· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 15
- Hurries
- 11
- Missed tackle %
- 11.9%
Durability
- 202315 G
- 2024—
- 202516 G
- 17.0 projected games — last three seasons at a full 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 Williams's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Williams scores 1,251 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 Williams's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.5 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 Sam Williams 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.