DB · CLE · #29
Mekhi Blackmon
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 175 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 18, 1999 (age 27.6)
- College
- USC; Colorado
Through 3 games the rank is DB174, off a DB76 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.
Traded from MIN to IND (Aug 25, 2025).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,741
Range 1,641–1,839
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
18.0 pts
6.0 PPG
9 solo
Week 6 projection
7.2 pts
vs BAL · floor–ceiling 2.7–11.2
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Quick answer
WatchBlackmon had 9 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB174 through 3 games. Through 3 games the rank is DB174, off a DB76 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. 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
18.0
PPG
6.0
Rank so far
DB174
Key stats
- Solo: 9
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/3 Boom 0%
2/3 Bust 67%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB174so far | 18.0 | 6.0 | 9 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB76 | 114.0 | 6.7 | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | DB99 | 81.8 | 6.3 | 33 | — | 1 |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W4 | 1.5Bust | PIT | 60 plays · 55% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 12.0 | CAR | 61 plays · 51% pass | 6 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 4.5Bust | TB | 53 plays · 57% pass | 2 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 68.9% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 1
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 13.5%
Durability
- 2024—
- 202517 G
- 20263 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 Mekhi Blackmon's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Blackmon scores 1,741 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 Mekhi Blackmon's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.1 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 Mekhi Blackmon 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.