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Kayden McDonald

DL HOU Age: 21 HT/WT: 6'3", 326 lbs Exp: R College: Ohio State Draft: 2026 (2.04)
Fantasy PPG 0.8 PPG DL90 · 2 GP
Market Price $2,095 #328 Overall
Tackle / Snap Share 31.9% Snaps 3 tkls · 0.0 sacks
Own / Start % Own 2.4% +0.4 Start 10.0% -10.0
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Season Breakdown

2026 Season
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Week Status Snaps % Snap Count Fantasy Pts Pos Rank Game Stats
Week 1 Injured — — — — ACL Tear
Week 2 Injured — — — — ACL Tear
Week 3 Injured — — — — ACL Tear
Week 4 Injured — — — — ACL Tear
Week 5 Active 17% 11 / 63 1.00 PTS DL53 2 Tkl
Week 6 Active 44% 32 / 72 0.50 PTS DL54 1 Tkl
Week 7 BYE Off — — — — —
Week 8 BYE Off — — — — —
Week 9 BYE Off — — — — —
Week 10 BYE Off — — — — —
Week 11 BYE Off — — — — —
Week 12 BYE Off — — — — —
Week 13 BYE Off — — — — —
Week 14 BYE Off — — — — —
Week 15 BYE Playoffs Off — — — — —
Week 16 BYE Playoffs Off — — — — —
Week 17 BYE Playoffs Off — — — — —
Week 18 BYE Playoffs Off — — — — —
TOTALS 4 weeks injured 32% 43 / 135 1.50 PTS DL90 Season Totals (Regular Season)

Career Statistics & Peak Years

Year Age Team Games Fantasy Pts Pos Rank Dynasty $ Season Summary Status
2026 21 HOU 1 G −16 missed 1.0 PTS DL90 $2,095 2 Tackles · 0 Sacks · 0 INTs ACL Tear · 16 games missed Peak Injured
2026 21 HOU 2nd Round, Pick 4 $7,595 At-draft value · 2nd Round, Pick 4 Pre-rookie season · at-draft value Draft

Depth Chart & Schemes

OFF: Shanahan-WCO
DEF: 4-3 Under

Trade Market & Real Signals

Total Trades 1
Implied Value $5
Superflex Implied $6
Volatility Index 13.1%

Dynasty Value Projected history

Current $2,095
+$7
Value rank
#328 / 4228
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Recent points (locked prices)

Oct 19, 2026 Live
$2,095 +7
Oct 18, 2026
$2,088 -1
Oct 17, 2026
$2,089 +4
Oct 16, 2026
$2,085 -6
Oct 15, 2026
$2,091 -1
Oct 14, 2026
$2,092 +3
Oct 13, 2026
$2,089 -6
Oct 12, 2026
$2,095 -2
Oct 11, 2026
$2,097 +2
Oct 10, 2026
$2,095 +7
Oct 09, 2026
$2,088 -3
Oct 08, 2026
$2,091 +2
Oct 07, 2026
$2,089 +5
Oct 06, 2026
$2,084 -3
Oct 05, 2026
$2,087 +1

League Ownership & Roster

Rostered
Dynasty Franchise The Kitchen Roster ID #2 · 12-Team League
Your Shares 0× 0% exposure
Global Owned 2.4% Start: 10.0%

Coaching & Scheme Fit

Scheme Fit

72%
Strong Scheme Fit
Matches this player's measurable and height/weight archetype (DL rush) against the coaching scheme multipliers of DC Matt Burke .

2026 Opportunity Shares

Snap Share 31.9%
Tackle Share 2.4%
Sack Opportunity 74.5%

Historical Analogs & Comps

Career Trajectory Model
JW
J.J. Watt (2012-2018 · HOU) Generational Defensive Dominator & Pass Rusher
72% Match
Outlook: Historic IDP DL1 Cheat Code with 20-Sack Ceiling
Dominant pass rush win rate with tackle, batted pass, and turnover equity.
LK
Luke Kuechly (2012-2019 · CAR) Pre-Snap Diagnostic Tackle Machine
72% Match
Outlook: Perennial Overall LB1 Pillar with 150+ Tackle Floor
Elite sideline-to-sideline pursuit and pass coverage instincts.

Career Clock

89% index
Career Stage CAUTION Confidence: Medium
Prime Curve 102%
Age 21.0 vs DL curve
Health 70%
acl tear
Wear 90%
Workload + ACL history
Availability 72%
Games played vs. games possible (rookie season weighted lower)

Injury History Season absences + live designation

16
missed
2026 HOU Major Surgery Structural
ACL Tear
1/17 GP

NFL Draft & Contract Metrics

Metric NFL Details Status / OTC Link
NFL Draft Capital 2026 (2.04) HOU (2026)
Contract Status NFL Rookie Scale Contract 2030 UFA
Cap Hit / Structure Rookie Scale Cap Active Team Roster

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