Summary
Marlin Klein carries a 55.0 dynasty score, ranking 84 at TE.
Klein’s 2025 season saw a 38th percentile usage grade and a 15th percentile production grade, and he is entering 2026 at age 23 with 3 years remaining on his contract.
Projection Rationale
Klein’s 2025 season saw a 38th percentile usage grade, indicating stable but not elite usage. His 15th percentile production grade suggests room for growth, especially if he can improve his efficiency. Klein has 3 years remaining on his contract, which should provide stability.
Injury Risk
No injury entries in 2025.
Klein’s durability grade is at the 38th percentile, which is concerning given his age, but he has shown resilience in the past.
Opportunity Notes
Klein saw a 7.7% target share in 12 personnel and 66.0% in 11 personnel.
The Texans’ offense is run-heavy, which may limit Klein’s ceiling.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Nick Caley coordinates a shanahan_tree offense with a 44.9% run rate and 14.8% play-action rate.
Klein’s usage is likely to be influenced by the scheme’s emphasis on play-action and the Texans’ run-heavy approach.
Trend Assessment
Declining
Klein’s dynasty score is declining, as his production and usage grades have decreased from 2025, and he is entering a critical phase of his development.
Ceiling / Floor
Ceiling: TE2-TE3
For Klein to reach his ceiling, he needs to improve his efficiency and increase his target share.
Floor: TE5-TE6
If Klein loses his starting job or sees a significant decline in usage, his dynasty value will drop.
Comparable Player
Jim Harbaugh, 1980-85.