LB · KC · #59
Cooper McDonald
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 240 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 7, 2001 (age 25)
- College
- TCU; San Diego State
2025 stopped at 11 games; availability is the swing factor into next year.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
116
Range 0–259
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
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
109.4 pts
6.4 PPG · 17.0 games
39.5 solo · 1.5 sacks · 0.4 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
McDonald scored 26.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (LB181). 2025 stopped at 11 games; availability is the swing factor into next year. 2026 projects more depth/flex than locked starter — price the role, not the name.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
26.8
PPG
2.4
Positional finish
LB181
Key stats
- Solo: 9
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
1 season
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LB181 | 26.8 | 2.4 | 9 | — | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 8.0 | LV | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 2.3 | DEN | — | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 1.5 | HOU | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 2.3 | DAL | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 3.0 | IND | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 0.8 | WAS | — | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 3.0 | LV | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 3.0 | DET | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W4 | 1.5 | BAL | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W3 | 0.8 | NYG | — | — | — |
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 Cooper McDonald's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- McDonald scores 116 out of 10,000 — a top-LB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Cooper McDonald's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.4 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.
- Where can I trade Cooper McDonald in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare McDonald against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.