Summary
Zachary Carter carries a 48.0 dynasty score, ranking 325 at DL. He is 27 years old with 1 year remaining on his contract, indicating a short-term role security.
Projection Rationale
Carter’s 27.0% snap share indicates stable production, but his Verdict grades show a 36th percentile efficiency grade and a 29th percentile production grade, indicating a gap between usage and production. His 1-year contract with no guaranteed remaining indicates role security, but this also limits his long-term upside.
Injury Risk
No injury entries in 2025. Zachary Carter’s 27-year-old age and 65th percentile durability grade suggest a moderate injury risk profile.
Opportunity Notes
His snap share trended stable at 27.0% in 2025, indicating no significant change in his role. The defensive coordinator, Nick Rallis, retained his 4-3 press-man philosophy, which may help or limit Carter’s production.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Nick Rallis coordinates a 4-3 defense with a 23.9% blitz rate, which may help Zachary Carter’s production as a pass-rushing defensive lineman. The 4-3 scheme may also limit his involvement in the run game.
Trend Assessment
Stable. The defensive lineman’s snap share percentage trended stable at 27.0% in 2025.
Ceiling / Floor
Ceiling: DL3-DL5, requires consistent production in a 4-3 defense with a high blitz rate. Floor: DL5-DL7, if his snap share decreases or he loses his role to another defensive lineman.
Comparable Player
Michael Brockers, 2015-2019