DL · IND · #97
Laiatu Latu
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 265 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 31, 2000 (age 25.8)
- College
- UCLA; Washington
From DL7 to DL41 through 5 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
4,004
Range 3,671–4,332
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DL with proof and a long runway.
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
25.0 pts
5.0 PPG
9 solo · 1 sacks
Week 6 projection
6.1 pts
vs TEN · floor–ceiling 2.2–9.9
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 6.0/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Quick answer
WatchLatu had 9 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2026, ranking DL41 through 5 games. Through 5 games the rank is DL41, off a DL7 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
25.0
PPG
5.0
Rank so far
DL41
Key stats
- Solo: 9
- Sacks: 1 (DL41)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
3/5 Bust 60%
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 | DL41so far | 25.0 | 5.0 | 9 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | DL7 | 135.5 | 8.5 | 25 | 8.5 | 3 |
| 2024 | DL48 | 78.0 | 5.6 | 15 | 4 | — |
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 | 3.0Bust | PIT | 68 plays · 65% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 5.0 | WAS | 64 plays · 53% pass | 1 | 0.5 | — |
| 2026 W3 | 3.0Bust | HOU | 67 plays · 54% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 4.5Bust | KC | 63 plays · 49% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 9.5 | BAL | 51 plays · 61% pass | 4 | 0.5 | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 68.4% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 26
- Hurries
- 7
- Missed tackle %
- 15.1%
Durability
- 202414 G
- 202516 G
- 20265 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 Laiatu Latu's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Latu scores 4,004 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 Laiatu Latu's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.5 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 Laiatu Latu 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.