LB · FA · #51
Michael Danna
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 255 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 4, 1997 (age 28.9)
- College
- Michigan
From LB171 to LB275 through 1 game is a dip in pace, not a locked finish.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
394
Range 349–439
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — LB 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 Engine Projections
113.8 pts
6.7 PPG · 17.0 games
33.8 solo · 3.5 sacks · 0.7 INT
Week 6 projection
6.4 pts
floor–ceiling 2.8–10.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchDanna ranks LB275 in 2026 through 1 game. From LB171 to LB275 through 1 game is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. 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
0.0
PPG
0.0
Rank so far
LB275
Key stats
- Solo: —
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/1 Boom 0%
1/1 Bust 100%
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 | LB275so far | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | LB171 | 39.8 | 3.3 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | LB107 | 76.3 | 6.4 | 18 | 3.5 | — |
| 2023 | LB70 | 101.5 | 6.3 | 29 | 6.5 | — |
| 2022 | LB105 | 59.5 | 5.4 | 8 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | LB92 | 53.8 | 3.8 | 10 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | LB99 | 45.3 | 3.8 | 15 | 2.5 | — |
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 W2 | 0.0Bust | DET | 67 plays · 46% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 42.1% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 4
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 3.8%
Durability
- 202412 G · 4 Out
- 202512 G · 1 Out
- 20261 G · 1 Out
- 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 Michael Danna's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Danna scores 394 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 Michael Danna's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.7 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 Michael Danna 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.