DB · MIN · #24
Jay Ward
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 188 lbs
- Birth date
- Jul 13, 2000 (age 26.1)
- College
- LSU
2024 stopped at 8 games; availability is the swing factor into next year.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
0
Range 212–331
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
63.6 pts
3.7 PPG · 17.0 games
23.8 solo · 0.2 sacks · 0.7 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.95
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Ward scored 36.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DB208). 2024 stopped at 8 games; availability is the swing factor into next year. 2026 projection is thin — stash only if your league rewards upside bets.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Jay Ward.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
36.0
PPG
3.0
Positional finish
DB208
Key stats
- Solo: 13
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
3 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB208 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 13 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 6.0 | 0.8 | 2 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | 13.8 | 2.0 | 5 | — | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 6.0 | GB | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 6.0 | DET | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 6.0 | NYG | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 3.0 | WAS | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 0.0 | SEA | — | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 3.5 | CHI | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 0.8 | BAL | — | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 0.8 | DET | — | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 0.8 | LAC | — | — | — |
| 2025 W4 | 0.0 | PIT | — | — | — |
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 Jay Ward's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Ward scores 0 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 Jay Ward's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.7 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 Jay Ward in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Ward against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.