Jalen Thompson headshot

DB · DAL · #34

Jalen Thompson
IR

Height
HT 5'11"
Weight
WT 190 lbs
Birth date
Jul 18, 1998 (age 28.3)
College
Washington State

From DB47 to DB171 through 3 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

3,761

Range 3,453–4,064

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Proven DB in his prime — production and runway both hold.

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 total FP

18.8 pts

6.3 PPG

8 solo

Week 6 projection

0.0 pts

@ GB · floor–ceiling 0.0–0.0

Dynasty Value Score over time

3,7003,7503,8003,8503,900Preseason 2026: 3,831Preseason 20262026 W1: 3,7402026 W12026 W2: 3,7402026 W22026 W3: 3,7402026 W32026 W4: 3,7612026 W42026 W5: 3,7612026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Org environment ×0.99

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Watch

Thompson had 8 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB171 through 3 games. From DB47 to DB171 through 3 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role grows. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

18.8

PPG

6.3

Rank so far

DB171

Key stats

  • Solo: 8
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/3 Boom 0%

1/3 Bust 33%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB171so far18.86.38——
2025DB47133.58.9571—
2024DB52122.88.251——
2023DB28143.89.65214
2022DB29137.88.161—1
2021DB5168.09.970—3
2020DB11524.85.014——
2019DB3290.07.545—1

Career arc

0501001502002019: 90.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)9020192020: 24.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2520202021: 168.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)16820212022: 137.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)13820222023: 143.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)14420232024: 122.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)12320242025: 133.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)13420252026: 18.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1920262026 projection: 145.9 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1462026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W33.8BustBAL70 plays · 57% pass2——
2026 W26.0WAS52 plays · 60% pass3——
2026 W19.0NYG52 plays · 65% pass3——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
510152025123Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 97.8% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
1
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
5.0%

Durability

  • 2024
    15 G · 1 Out
  • 2025
    15 G · 2 Out
  • 2026
    3 G
  • 17.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.

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 Jalen Thompson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Thompson scores 3,761 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
What is Jalen Thompson's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 8.6 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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
Should I trade for Jalen Thompson in dynasty right now?
Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.