DB · LAC · #3
Derwin James
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 215 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 3, 1996 (age 30)
- College
- Florida State
30 years old and holding steady — nothing here demands a second look.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
4,606
Range 4,210–4,994
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
168.3 pts
9.9 PPG · 17.0 games
58.7 solo · 2.6 sacks · 2.3 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
James scored 156.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DB16). At 30, he's not sending a strong signal either way right now. The 2026 line is modest; opportunity has to break right.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
156.0
PPG
10.4
Positional finish
DB16
Key stats
- Solo: 49
- Sacks: 2 (DB9)
- INT: 3 (DB19)
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
7 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB16 | 156.0 | 10.4 | 49 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | — | 170.3 | 10.6 | 56 | 5.5 | 1 |
| 2023 | — | 184.8 | 11.6 | 76 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | — | 176.3 | 12.6 | 58 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | — | 186.8 | 12.5 | 70 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | — | 45.3 | 9.1 | 21 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 177.5 | 11.1 | 67 | 3.5 | 3 |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W17 | 15.5 | HOU | 4 | — | 1 |
| 2025 W16 | 12.3 | DAL | 5 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 17.0 | KC | 2 | — | 1 |
| 2025 W14 | 6.5 | PHI | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 4.3 | LV | 1 | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 W11 | 6.8 | JAX | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 2.3 | PIT | — | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 9.8 | TEN | 5 | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 7.5 | IND | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 11.0 | MIA | 1 | — | 1 |
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Derwin James's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- James scores 4,606 out of 10,000 — a top-DB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Derwin James's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.9 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Derwin James in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare James against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.