DL · KC · #56
George Karlaftis
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 263 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 3, 2001 (age 25.5)
- College
- Purdue
Through 4 games the rank is DL38, off a DL21 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,264
Range 3,007–3,516
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 total FP
27.8 pts
7.0 PPG
6 solo · 1 INT
Week 6 projection
7.7 pts
vs LAC · floor–ceiling 3.4–12.1
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
WatchKarlaftis had 6 solo tackles, 1 INT in 2026, ranking DL38 through 4 games. Through 4 games the rank is DL38, off a DL21 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role grows. 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
27.8
PPG
7.0
Rank so far
DL38
Key stats
- Solo: 6
- Sacks: —
- INT: 1 (DL1)
2026 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
1/4 Bust 25%
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 | DL38so far | 27.8 | 7.0 | 6 | — | 1 |
| 2025 | DL21 | 102.8 | 6.4 | 23 | 6 | — |
| 2024 | DL29 | 95.0 | 5.9 | 18 | 8 | — |
| 2023 | DL15 | 120.0 | 7.5 | 28 | 10.5 | — |
| 2022 | DL25 | 93.3 | 5.5 | 17 | 6 | — |
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 | 8.8 | LV | 56 plays · 54% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 10.8 | MIA | 49 plays · 49% pass | 1 | — | 1 |
| 2026 W2 | 5.3 | IND | 76 plays · 62% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 3.0Bust | DEN | 65 plays · 42% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 77.5% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 31
- Hurries
- 9
- Missed tackle %
- 5.9%
Durability
- 202416 G
- 202516 G
- 20264 G
- 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 George Karlaftis's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Karlaftis scores 3,264 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 George Karlaftis's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.8 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 George Karlaftis 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.