Zachary Carter headshot

DL · ARI · #90

Zachary CarterIR

Height
HT 6'4"
Weight
WT 301 lbs
Birth date
Apr 7, 1999 (age 27.4)
College
Florida

Played a short 2025 (4 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

384

Range 508564

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

59.7 pts

3.5 PPG · 17.0 games

14.8 solo · 2.9 sacks · 0.1 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

350400450500550Preseason 2026: 528Preseason 20262026 W1: 3842026 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

Carter had 5 solo tackles in 2025, finishing DL182. Production trend is soft: DL131 → DL182 over the last two seasons. Only 4 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

17.5

PPG

4.4

Positional finish

DL182

Key stats

  • Solo: 5
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2025DL18217.54.45
2024DL13128.53.681.5
2023DL11227.82.06
2022DL10125.82.370.5

Career arc

0204060802022: 25.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2620222023: 27.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2820232024: 28.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2920242025: 17.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1820252026 projection: 59.7 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)602026*

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

Recent games (2025)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2025 W183.0LA47 plays · 68% pass1
2025 W175.3CIN50 plays · 74% pass2
2025 W63.8IND68 plays · 65% pass2
2025 W55.5TEN61 plays · 53% pass

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

51015205101518Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 36.3% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
0
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
7.1%

Durability

  • 2023
    14 G
  • 2024
    8 G
  • 2025
    4 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 Zachary Carter's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Carter scores 384 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 Zachary Carter's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 3.5 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 Zachary Carter 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.