Bud Dupree

Bud Dupree

31-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Dupree signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Falcons this offseason after appearing in just 11 total games for a third straight season. In his last healthy campaign (2019), the veteran pass rusher totaled career highs in sacks (11.5) and forced fumbles (four). Dupree is healthy heading into 2023 and slated to be a starter opposite Lorenzo Carter, while recent draft picks Adetokunbo Ogundeji and Arnold Ebiketie operate as rotational pieces. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Falcons in April of 2023.
Gets back on track in 2023
LBAtlanta Falcons
January 17, 2024
Dupree finished 2023 with 39 tackles (17 solo), 6.5 sacks, three pass defenses and two forced fumbles in 16 appearances.
ANALYSIS
After back-to-back down years in Tennessee, Dupree signed a one-year, prove-it deal with the Falcons last offseason. The 2015 first-round pick did just that, playing in his most games since 2019 while recording his most sacks and forced fumbles since 2020 -- his final year with Pittsburgh. The veteran pass rusher will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but it wouldn't be surprising if there's mutual interest in a return given the bounce-back campaign Dupree had in 2023.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Bud Dupree's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
269 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.56 sec
 
Vertical Jump
42.0 in
 
Broad Jump
138 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Dupree battled a number of injuries in his first season with the Titans, including a lingering knee issue as well an abdominal problem. He recorded only three sacks across 11 games as a result, and he will be looking to rebound to his form in 2019 and 2020 while in Pittsburgh when he recorded 11 sacks across 22 combined games.
Last season was a breakout year for Dupree, who had career highs in tackles, sacks, QB hits, forced fumbles and fumble recoveries. He's missed just one game in the past three seasons and is a key component of one of the league's most feared linebacker corps -- along with Devin Bush and T.J. Watt -- giving him a high ceiling in most IDP formats.
A healthy Dupree enters the 2019 season with a guaranteed $9.2 million salary. He puts up consistent numbers, but the league is deep at the linebacker position, diminishing his IDP fantasy value.
Dupree has recorded 14.5 sacks in 38 games, including a career best six sacks last season. Concerns about his durability after missing nine games in 2017 seems to be a distant memory, and he will again start at outside linebacker for a defensive unit that led the league with 56 sacks.
Pittsburgh had high expectations for Dupree after he recorded four sacks in his rookie season. Unfortunately, his sophomore campaign got off to a rocky start, with an abdominal injury in Week 1. As a result, Dupree played in just seven games, but still managed to exceed his sack total with 4.5. So long as he is healthy, he should start at outside linebacker and put up respectable fantasy totals.
The Steelers were so pleased with Dupree's rookie performance, in which he recorded 26 tackles including four sacks, that they felt comfortable declining Jarvis Jones' 2017 fifth-year option. Dupree is again expected to start this season opposite a platoon of Jones and James Harrison at outside linebacker, and it is safe to anticipate an increase in fantasy production as Dupree becomes more comfortable on the field.
Pittsburgh’s 2015 first round pick is expected to start this season opposite Jarvis Jones at outside linebacker. Dupree is a speed-rusher looking to improve on the Steelers’ lowest sack total since 1989. He also has the ability to drop into coverage, making him an intriguing fantasy option in IDP formats.
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Active Sunday
LBAtlanta Falcons
December 24, 2023
Dupree (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
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Uncertain for Week 16
LBAtlanta Falcons
Back
December 22, 2023
Dupree (back) is considered questionable to play in Sunday's matchup with Indianapolis, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
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Won't suit up Week 15
LBAtlanta Falcons
Back
December 17, 2023
Dupree (back) is inactive for Sunday's contest versus Carolina.
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Busy day in win
LBAtlanta Falcons
December 5, 2023
Dupree registered seven tackles (three solo), including two sacks, during Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets.
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Active Sunday
LBAtlanta Falcons
October 29, 2023
Dupree (groin) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Titans, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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