Summary
Norell Pollard carries a 37.0 dynasty score, ranking 544th at DL. Pollard’s 2025 season saw a 50th percentile efficiency grade and a 75th percentile durability grade as a 25-year-old.
Projection Rationale
Pollard’s 2025 efficiency grade is at the 50th percentile, indicating average production. His durability grade is at the 75th percentile, showing above-average durability for a player of his age. With a cap hit of $471,666 and two years remaining on his contract, Pollard has a secure role in the Commanders’ defense. He is expected to continue playing a key part in the team’s pass rush.
Injury Risk
No injury entries in 2025. Pollard’s durability grade is at the 75th percentile, indicating above-average durability for his age, making him a relatively low-risk choice for dynasty owners.
Opportunity Notes
Pollard played 17 games, which is a full season. He has a secure role in the Commanders’ defense, which provides him with a consistent opportunity to contribute to the team’s success.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Sean Duggan coordinates a 4-3 defense with a 21.0% blitz rate. This scheme helps Pollard’s pass rush production, as it allows him to focus on rushing the quarterback and disrupting opposing offenses.
Trend Assessment
Declining
Pollard’s production grade is at the 0th percentile, indicating a decline in efficiency, which is a concerning trend for his dynasty value.
Ceiling / Floor
Ceiling: DL1-DL2, requiring a significant increase in pass rush production. Floor: DL5, indicating that Pollard’s production would need to decline significantly for him to lose his value in dynasty leagues.
Comparable Player
Lee Flowers, 1995-2001.