Jamel Dean headshot

DB · PIT · #35

Jamel Dean
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Height
HT 6'1"
Weight
WT 206 lbs
Birth date
Oct 15, 1996 (age 30)
College
Auburn; Ohio State

He ranks DB125 through 4 games, down from DB81. Early, not a finished step down.

Picked by the Buccaneers in 2019 via a trade with the Rams.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

3,172

Range 2,925–3,415

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

27.5 pts

6.9 PPG

8 solo

Week 6 projection

5.6 pts

@ TB · floor–ceiling 2.3–9.0

Dynasty Value Score over time

2,9003,0003,1003,200Preseason 2026: 3,007Preseason 20262026 W1: 3,1552026 W12026 W2: 3,1552026 W22026 W3: 3,1552026 W32026 W4: 3,1722026 W42026 W5: 3,1722026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.98

    3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.

  • Org environment ×1.01

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

Quick answer

Watch

Dean had 8 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB125 through 4 games. He ranks DB125 through 4 games, down from DB81. Early, not a finished step down. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. 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

27.5

PPG

6.9

Rank so far

DB125

Key stats

  • Solo: 8
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/4 Boom 0%

1/4 Bust 25%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB125so far27.56.98——
2025DB81111.58.63813
2024DB10494.57.943—1
2023DB8389.87.543——
2022DB7492.56.241—2
2021DB6692.86.639—2
2020DB31108.87.850—1
2019DB5463.86.415—2

Career arc

0501001502019: 63.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6420192020: 108.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)10920202021: 92.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)9320212022: 92.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)9320222023: 89.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)9020232024: 94.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)9520242025: 111.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)11220252026: 27.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2820262026 projection: 137.7 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1382026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W42.3BustCLE59 plays · 68% pass———
2026 W37.5CIN57 plays · 60% pass3——
2026 W27.8NE63 plays · 64% pass2——
2026 W110.0ATL62 plays · 66% pass3——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
5101520251234Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 74.1% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
2
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
2.1%

Durability

  • 2024
    12 G · 2 Out
  • 2025
    13 G · 3 Out
  • 2026
    4 G · 1 Out
  • 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 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 Jamel Dean's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Dean scores 3,172 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 Jamel Dean's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 8.1 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 Jamel Dean 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.