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We are diving into some fantasy football content this offseason as we look to bring in all sorts of football fans to Bucs Wire. While offensive players often dominate fantasy football discussions, IDP leagues continue to grow in popularity, offering another way for fans to enjoy the game.
We will start with some rookie profiles and how they fit into the landscape of the teams that drafted them. Next up is Green Bay Packers edge defender Dani Dennis-Sutton.
Dennis-Sutton enters the NFL after a productive career at Penn State, where he steadily developed into one of the more complete edge defenders in college football. During his final two seasons, he generated 96 pressures and 17 sacks while earning pass-rush grades of 75.0 and 79.7 from PFF. His combination of length, power, and athletic upside made him an intriguing addition to Green Bay's front seven.
Projections provided by Mase Riney of Fantasy In Frames.
Dennis-Sutton arrives in Green Bay with traits that NFL coaches love to develop. His heavy hands, long arms, and ability to hold the edge against the run allow him to contribute in ways that do not always show up in the box score. He consistently played with physicality at Penn State and demonstrated the ability to line up in multiple spots along the front.
The athletic profile is also difficult to ignore. Dennis-Sutton posted elite testing numbers for a player his size, showcasing explosion and agility that suggest there may still be untapped pass-rush potential. Green Bay could look to maximize those traits in sub-package situations as he adjusts to the NFL game.
His postseason production also stands out. Dennis-Sutton recorded four sacks across two playoff games during his final collegiate season, flashing the type of impact ability that made him one of the more intriguing developmental edge rushers in the class.
Dennis-Sutton enters the season as a developmental rotational player rather than an immediate fantasy contributor. The Packers have several established options ahead of him on the depth chart, which could make snaps difficult to come by early in the season.
The long-term upside remains compelling given his size, strength, and athletic profile. However, he still needs to develop a more consistent pass-rush plan and improve his ability to finish plays when he reaches the quarterback.
For redraft leagues, Dennis-Sutton is primarily a watch-list player. His projected workload makes him difficult to roster outside of very deep IDP formats, but the talent is there if Green Bay finds ways to expand his role as the season progresses.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: IDP Rookie Profile: Dani Dennis-Sutton in redraft leagues
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We will start with some rookie profiles and how they fit into the landscape of the teams that drafted them. Next up is Green Bay Packers edge defender Dani Dennis-Sutton.
Dennis-Sutton enters the NFL after a productive career at Penn State, where he steadily developed into one of the more complete edge defenders in college football. During his final two seasons, he generated 96 pressures and 17 sacks while earning pass-rush grades of 75.0 and 79.7 from PFF. His combination of length, power, and athletic upside made him an intriguing addition to Green Bay's front seven.
Depth Chart Situation
- Lukas Van Ness
- Brenton Cox Jr.
- Dani Dennis-Sutton
- Arron Mosby
- Dante Barnett
Defensive Players Around Him
- Micah Parsons
- Javon Hargrave
- Devonte Wyatt
- Edgerrin Cooper
- Zaire Franklin
- Xavier McKinney
2026 Stat Projections
Projections provided by Mase Riney of Fantasy In Frames.
- 9 Total Tackles
- 2 Tackles For Loss
- 1 Sack
- 0 Forced Fumbles
- 1 Pass Deflection
- 25 Fantasy Points
Reason to Believe in Dani Dennis-Sutton in 2026: Physical traits remain appealing
Dennis-Sutton arrives in Green Bay with traits that NFL coaches love to develop. His heavy hands, long arms, and ability to hold the edge against the run allow him to contribute in ways that do not always show up in the box score. He consistently played with physicality at Penn State and demonstrated the ability to line up in multiple spots along the front.
The athletic profile is also difficult to ignore. Dennis-Sutton posted elite testing numbers for a player his size, showcasing explosion and agility that suggest there may still be untapped pass-rush potential. Green Bay could look to maximize those traits in sub-package situations as he adjusts to the NFL game.
His postseason production also stands out. Dennis-Sutton recorded four sacks across two playoff games during his final collegiate season, flashing the type of impact ability that made him one of the more intriguing developmental edge rushers in the class.
2026 Outlook
Dennis-Sutton enters the season as a developmental rotational player rather than an immediate fantasy contributor. The Packers have several established options ahead of him on the depth chart, which could make snaps difficult to come by early in the season.
The long-term upside remains compelling given his size, strength, and athletic profile. However, he still needs to develop a more consistent pass-rush plan and improve his ability to finish plays when he reaches the quarterback.
For redraft leagues, Dennis-Sutton is primarily a watch-list player. His projected workload makes him difficult to roster outside of very deep IDP formats, but the talent is there if Green Bay finds ways to expand his role as the season progresses.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: IDP Rookie Profile: Dani Dennis-Sutton in redraft leagues
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