Summary
Markees Watts carries a 39.0 dynasty score, ranking 472 at DL. He has a stable snap share, but a 10th percentile production grade and 26th percentile efficiency grade indicate room for improvement.
Projection Rationale
Markees Watts has a stable snap share, but his 10th percentile production grade and 26th percentile efficiency grade indicate room for improvement. According to Verdict grades, Watts is 10th percentile in production and 26th percentile in efficiency. Watts has 2 years remaining on his contract, which creates uncertainty about his role security.
Injury Risk
He has a history of injuries, including a Week 11 absence in 2025. He is 26 years old and has a 53rd percentile durability grade, indicating a moderate injury risk.
Opportunity Notes
His snap share percentage was stable in 2025, however, the defensive line rotation usage in Cleveland’s 4-3 scheme may limit his ceiling.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Mike Rutenberg coordinates a 4-3 defense with a 33.9% blitz rate. His production is directly affected by the 4-3 scheme, and the blitz rate may impact his ceiling.
Trend Assessment
Declining. His production grade is at the 10th percentile, and his efficiency grade is at the 26th percentile, indicating a decline in performance.
Ceiling / Floor
His ceiling is DL3-DL5, and for that outcome, he must see an increase in his production and efficiency grades. His floor is DL6, and based on his trade value and Verdict grades, he is valued at a DL6.
Comparable Player
Lee Roy Selmon.