LB · TB · #0
Yaya Diaby
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 270 lbs
- Birth date
- May 30, 1999 (age 27.3)
- College
- Louisville
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,705
Range 1,609–1,800
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven LB 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
138.5 pts
8.1 PPG · 17.0 games
40.9 solo · 5.7 sacks · 0.2 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Quick answer
WatchDiaby had 1 solo tackles in 2026, finishing LB109. LB66 slipped to LB109 last year; that's the warning. 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
3.5
PPG
3.5
Positional finish
LB109
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 | LB109 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB66 | 115.8 | 6.8 | 27 | 7 | — |
| 2024 | LB64 | 111.3 | 7.0 | 32 | 4.5 | — |
| 2023 | LB67 | 104.8 | 7.0 | 22 | 7.5 | — |
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 | 3.5 | CIN | 48 plays · 58% pass | 1 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 75.2% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 32
- Hurries
- 13
- Missed tackle %
- 9.1%
Durability
- 202315 G
- 202416 G
- 202517 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 Yaya Diaby's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Diaby scores 1,705 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 Yaya Diaby's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.1 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 Yaya Diaby 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.