Summary
Elijah Chatman carries a 43.0 dynasty score, ranking 428 at DL. Chatman’s 2025 season stats indicate a need for improvement, and his contract situation, with one year remaining, adds uncertainty to his role security.
Projection Rationale
Chatman’s 2025 season stats, with 1 solo tackle and no sacks, indicate a need for improvement. His Verdict efficiency grade at the 28th percentile and usage grade at the 33rd percentile suggest room for growth. Chatman has one year remaining on his contract, which adds uncertainty to his role security.
Injury Risk
No injury entries in 2025. Chatman’s Verdict durability grade at the 65th percentile suggests average durability for his age.
Opportunity Notes
Chatman’s snap share percentage was stable in 2025, averaging 22.0%. The defensive coordinator, Mike Rutenberg, coordinates a 4-3 defense with a 33.9% blitz rate, which may impact Chatman’s role.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Travis Switzer coordinates a spread offense, which may limit Chatman’s ceiling. The defensive scheme, a 4-3 with a 33.9% blitz rate, may help or limit Chatman’s production.
Trend Assessment
Declining. Chatman’s production and efficiency grades are below average, and his snap share trend is stable, but not increasing.
Ceiling / Floor
Ceiling: DL2-DL3. Chatman must improve his production and efficiency grades to reach this tier. Floor: DL6. Chatman’s trade value is 1,204, indicating a lower tier range if his production and efficiency grades do not improve.
Comparable Player
Bruce Smith, 1985-1999.