Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Darren Waller
Panthers· #88

DarrenWaller

Tight End

  • 6'6"
  • 245 lbs
  • Age 34
15
Rec
209
Rec Yds
13.9
Yds / Rec
3
Rec TD
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Tight End
Height
6'6"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
34
Born
September 13, 1992 · Acworth, GA
College
Georgia Tech
Experience
9th Season

Contract Details

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$1.3MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$1.3MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$1.3M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2015Draft Year
Round 6Round
Pick 204Overall
Georgia TechCollegeBALDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
15Rec
209Rec Yds
13.9Yds / Rec
3Rec TD
24Targets
62.5%Catch Rate
50Long
53.9Fantasy Pts

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesRecYdsAvgTD
2026CAR71520913.93
2025MIA92428311.86
2023NYG125255210.61
Total1023894,61611.929

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
128.8Projected Pts
TE21Position Rank
Game 1: 4.8 ptsGame 2: 18.3 ptsGame 3: 10.1 ptsGame 4: 6.6 ptsGame 5: 0.0 ptsGame 6: 12.0 ptsGame 7: 2.1 ptsTrending down

Waller has been hit or miss from a fantasy perspective this season, with two touchdown grabs in Week 2 in Atlanta and a 50-yard TD catch in Week 7 against the Buccaneers serving as the notable performances. Otherwise, he has one 50-yard effort in his five other appearances, sitting on a 15-209-3 line on 25 targets on the season. Waller next takes aim at the tough Broncos defense this coming Sunday.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentRecYdsAvgTDFpts
Oct 29@ GBL11111.002.1
Oct 25vs TBL15050.0112.0
Oct 18@ PHIW000.000.0

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation