DL · HOU · #98
Sheldon Rankins
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 305 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 2, 1994 (age 32.5)
- College
- Louisville
Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
691
Range 682–701
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Elite DL production now; the age curve is already in the score.
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
83.4 pts
4.9 PPG · 17.0 games
20 solo · 4.8 sacks · 0.1 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyRankins finished DL72 in 2026. Finish path matters here: DL81 → DL72 is a breakout, not a development pitch. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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
3.8
PPG
3.8
Positional finish
DL72
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 | DL72 | 3.8 | 3.8 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | DL81 | 62.0 | 4.1 | 14 | 3 | — |
| 2024 | DL147 | 22.5 | 3.2 | 7 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | DL42 | 85.0 | 7.1 | 22 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | DL47 | 67.0 | 4.5 | 21 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | DL53 | 60.8 | 4.1 | 12 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | DL57 | 34.8 | 3.2 | 12 | 1.5 | — |
| 2019 | DL60 | 24.8 | 4.1 | 7 | 2 | — |
| 2018 | DL12 | 107.5 | 6.7 | 25 | 8 | — |
| 2017 | DL18 | 60.0 | 5.0 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | DL16 | 45.8 | 5.1 | 12 | 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 | BUF | 70 plays · 54% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 60.0% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 14
- Hurries
- 6
- Missed tackle %
- 10.3%
Durability
- 202312 G · 1 Out
- 20247 G · 7 Out
- 202515 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 Sheldon Rankins's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Rankins scores 691 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 Sheldon Rankins's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 4.9 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 Sheldon Rankins 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.