DL · CIN · #52
Cedric Johnson
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 265 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 6, 2002 (age 24.1)
- College
- Mississippi
The running rank is DL59 through 4 games, from DL124. Don't treat that like a season finish; 2025 also ended early (8 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
590
Range 569–611
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — DL role isn't locked starter volume yet.
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
21.0 pts
5.3 PPG
4 solo · 2 sacks
Week 6 projection
Bye
No game this week
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 7.0/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyJohnson had 4 solo tackles, 2 sacks in 2026, ranking DL59 through 4 games. The running rank is DL59 through 4 games, from DL124. Don't treat that like a season finish. Played a short 2025 (8 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
21.0
PPG
5.3
Rank so far
DL59
Key stats
- Solo: 4
- Sacks: 2 (DL21)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
3/4 Bust 75%
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 | DL59so far | 21.0 | 5.3 | 4 | 2 | — |
| 2025 | DL124 | 41.8 | 5.2 | 10 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | DL172 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | — |
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 W4 | 0.8Bust | JAX | 69 plays · 78% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 2.3Bust | PIT | 55 plays · 67% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 17.3 | HOU | 54 plays · 57% pass | 3 | 2 | — |
| 2026 W1 | 0.8Bust | TB | 62 plays · 57% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 38.1% 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
- 8
- Missed tackle %
- 9.1%
Durability
- 20245 G
- 20258 G · 1 Out
- 20264 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 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 Cedric Johnson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Johnson scores 590 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 Cedric Johnson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.0 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 Cedric Johnson in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.