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DB · KC · #29

Xavier Nwankpa

Height
HT 6'2"
Weight
WT 213 lbs
Birth date
Dec 8, 2003 (age 22.9)
College
Iowa

Age 23 leaves room to grow — if opportunity sticks.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

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Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

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 total FP

12.5 pts

4.2 PPG

3 solo · 1 INT

Week 6 projection

3.1 pts

vs LAC · floor–ceiling 1.2–5.0

Quick answer

Buy

Nwankpa had 3 solo tackles, 1 INT in 2026, ranking DB202 through 3 games. Age 23 leaves room to grow — if opportunity sticks. Don't pay for a bounce from the 2026 projection alone. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the DB role keeps opening up.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

12.5

PPG

4.2

Rank so far

DB202

Key stats

  • Solo: 3
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: 1 (DB13)

2026 week shape

0/3 Boom 0%

2/3 Bust 67%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB202so far12.54.23—1

Career arc

0102030402026: 12.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1320262026 projection: 34.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)342026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W49.5LV56 plays · 54% pass2—1
2026 W30.8BustMIA49 plays · 49% pass———
2026 W12.3BustDEN65 plays · 42% pass1——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
5101520251234Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Durability

  • 2024
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  • 2025
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  • 2026
    3 G
  • 17.0 projected games — recent completed 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 Xavier Nwankpa's dynasty value on NextDyne?
We don’t have a public Value Score for Nwankpa yet. Season stats may still show below when they load.
What is Xavier Nwankpa's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 2.0 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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
Should I trade for Xavier Nwankpa in dynasty right now?
Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the DB role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.