DL · LA · #99
Aaron Donald
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 285 lbs
- Birth date
- May 23, 1991 (age 35.4)
- College
- Pittsburgh
Through 3 games the rank is DL124, off a DL16 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline; the downside gets steeper at 35.4.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
567
Range 543–592
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Win-now veteran — still scores, but dynasty runway is short at this age for a DL.
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 total FP
12.0 pts
4.0 PPG
2 solo
Week 6 projection
5.5 pts
floor–ceiling 2.2–8.7
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Quick answer
WatchDonald had 2 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DL124 through 3 games. From DL16 to DL124 through 3 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. He's 35 — older DLs usually lose work and upside. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Aaron Donald.
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2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
12.0
PPG
4.0
Rank so far
DL124
Key stats
- Solo: 2
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/3 Boom 0%
1/3 Bust 33%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DL124so far | 12.0 | 4.0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2023 | DL16 | 119.8 | 7.5 | 23 | 8 | — |
| 2022 | DL23 | 94.0 | 8.5 | 19 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | DL2 | 183.5 | 10.8 | 30 | 12.5 | — |
| 2020 | DL1 | 156.0 | 10.4 | 26 | 13.5 | — |
| 2019 | DL3 | 152.8 | 9.6 | 25 | 12.5 | — |
| 2018 | DL1 | 221.5 | 13.8 | 35 | 20.5 | — |
| 2017 | DL3 | 149.3 | 10.7 | 30 | 11 | — |
| 2016 | DL3 | 135.3 | 8.5 | 33 | 8 | — |
| 2015 | DL1 | 171.8 | 10.7 | 41 | 11 | — |
| 2014 | DL1 | 141.5 | 8.8 | 35 | 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 W5 | 6.3 | BUF | 77 plays · 70% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 0.8Bust | DEN | 78 plays · 71% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 5.0 | NYG | 59 plays · 53% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Advanced (2023)
- Pressures
- 31
- Hurries
- 8
- Missed tackle %
- 8.6%
Durability
- 2024—
- 2025—
- 20263 G · 1 Out
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed 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 Aaron Donald's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Donald scores 567 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 Aaron Donald's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.6 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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Aaron Donald 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.