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DL · ATL · #93

Zacch Pickens

Height
HT 6'4"
Weight
WT 305 lbs
Birth date
Mar 6, 2000 (age 26.5)
College
South Carolina

Played a short 2025 (2 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

477

Range 443512

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

2.6 PPG

Projected points per game

Dynasty Value Score over time

450500550600Preseason 2026: 579Preseason 20262026 W1: 4772026 W1

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.95

    3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.

Quick answer

Watch

Pickens had 3 solo tackles in 2025, finishing DL215. Production trend is soft: DL138 → DL215 over the last two seasons. Only 2 games in 2025 — availability is the headline. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.

2025 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

6.0

PPG

3.0

Positional finish

DL215

Key stats

  • Solo: 3
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2025DL2156.03.03
2024DL13826.33.881
2023DL11824.81.960.5

Career arc

01020302023: 24.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2520232024: 26.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2620242025: 6.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)62025

Recent games (2025)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2025 W180.8LV54 plays · 57% pass
2025 W165.3TEN39 plays · 62% pass3

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

5101520161718Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 28.0% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
1
Hurries
1
Missed tackle %
0.0%

Durability

  • 2023
    13 G
  • 2024
    7 G · 5 Out
  • 2025
    2 G

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 Zacch Pickens's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Pickens scores 477 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 Zacch Pickens's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 2.6 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 Zacch Pickens 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.