LB · GB · #44
Zaire Franklin
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 236 lbs
- Birth date
- Jul 2, 1996 (age 30.2)
- College
- Syracuse
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Traded from IND to GB (Mar 11, 2026).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
4,559
Range 4,169–4,942
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
202.3 pts
11.9 PPG · 17.0 games
71.3 solo · 2.7 sacks · 0.7 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchFranklin had 2 solo tackles in 2026, finishing LB93. Led the NFL in tackles in 2024 with a first Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro — none of that shows up in a bare stat line, and it's why Green Bay traded for him rather than just plugging a hole after Quay Walker left. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. 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
4.5
PPG
4.5
Positional finish
LB93
Key stats
- Solo: 2
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB93 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB24 | 170.8 | 10.0 | 60 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | LB1 | 248.3 | 14.6 | 76 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 2023 | LB9 | 213.5 | 13.3 | 87 | 1.5 | — |
| 2022 | LB4 | 222.3 | 13.1 | 83 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | LB94 | 49.8 | 3.1 | 17 | — | 1 |
| 2020 | LB123 | 21.8 | 2.0 | 12 | — | — |
| 2019 | LB139 | 7.5 | 1.3 | 4 | — | — |
| 2018 | LB63 | 26.3 | 2.6 | 9 | — | — |
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 | 4.5 | MIN | 63 plays · 67% pass | 2 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 95.4% 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
- 13
- Hurries
- 7
- Missed tackle %
- 15.5%
Durability
- 202316 G
- 202417 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 Zaire Franklin's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Franklin scores 4,559 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 Zaire Franklin's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 11.9 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 Zaire Franklin 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.