DL · PIT · #94
Yahya Black
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 330 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 21, 2002 (age 24.4)
- College
- Iowa
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Picked by the Steelers in 2025 via a trade with the Chiefs.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
692
Range 714–734
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DL with proof and a long runway.
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
91.6 pts
5.4 PPG · 17.0 games
21.5 solo · 3.4 sacks · 0.2 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Combine ×0.99
Athletic composite 2.5/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchBlack finished DL171 in 2026. Recent form cooled from DL121 to DL171 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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
0.0
PPG
0.0
Positional finish
DL171
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 | DL171 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | DL121 | 42.0 | 3.5 | 10 | — | — |
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 | ATL | 62 plays · 66% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 35.9% 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
- 3
- Hurries
- 2
- Missed tackle %
- 12.5%
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 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 Yahya Black's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Black scores 692 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 Yahya Black's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.4 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 Yahya Black 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.