DL · DEN · #93
D.J. Jones
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 305 lbs
- Birth date
- Jan 19, 1995 (age 31.7)
- College
- Mississippi; East Mississippi JC
The running rank is DL56 through 5 games, from DL71. Don't treat that like a season finish.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
673
Range 723–733
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Peak window — still valuable, but age is already shaping the dynasty price.
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
22.0 pts
4.4 PPG
4 solo · 1 sacks
Week 6 projection
4.9 pts
vs SEA · floor–ceiling 1.9–8.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×1.02
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyJones had 4 solo tackles, 1 sack in 2026, ranking DL56 through 5 games. The running rank is DL56 through 5 games, from DL71. Don't treat that like a season finish. The 2026 projection is thin — only roster him if you need the upside. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
22.0
PPG
4.4
Rank so far
DL56
Key stats
- Solo: 4
- Sacks: 1 (DL41)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
3/5 Bust 60%
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 | DL56so far | 22.0 | 4.4 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | DL71 | 65.0 | 4.1 | 20 | 3 | — |
| 2024 | DL86 | 55.8 | 3.3 | 17 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | DL41 | 86.0 | 5.4 | 24 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | DL63 | 54.0 | 4.2 | 16 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | DL18 | 96.5 | 6.0 | 34 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | DL47 | 48.0 | 4.4 | 12 | 3 | — |
| 2019 | DL51 | 41.5 | 4.6 | 15 | 2 | — |
| 2018 | DL47 | 20.0 | 2.9 | 9 | — | — |
| 2017 | DL39 | 17.0 | 3.4 | 8 | — | — |
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 W5 | 13.8 | LAC | 56 plays · 48% pass | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2026 W4 | 5.3 | SF | 64 plays · 66% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 0.8Bust | LA | 59 plays · 58% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 1.5Bust | JAX | 59 plays · 53% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 0.8Bust | KC | 43 plays · 65% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 40.9% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 10
- Hurries
- 4
- Missed tackle %
- 7.1%
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202516 G · 1 Out
- 20265 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 D.J. Jones's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Jones scores 673 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 D.J. Jones's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.1 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 D.J. Jones in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.