DL · NYG · #98
DJ Reader
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 330 lbs
- Birth date
- Jul 1, 1994 (age 32.1)
- College
- Clemson
DL, age 32.1 — nothing loud in the recent trend.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
568
Range 544–592
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
72.9 pts
4.3 PPG · 17.0 games
19.7 solo · 3.2 sacks · 0.1 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.
Quick answer
Reader scored 29.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DL163). At 32.1, nothing in the recent finishes jumps off the page. Don't buy a bounce from the 2026 Engine line alone; it's a low-volume outlook.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
29.3
PPG
2.3
Positional finish
DL163
Key stats
- Solo: 11
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
10 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DL163 | 29.3 | 2.3 | 11 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 45.5 | 3.5 | 10 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | — | 48.0 | 3.7 | 16 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | — | 39.8 | 4.4 | 10 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | 56.8 | 3.8 | 18 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | — | 25.3 | 5.1 | 8 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 74.5 | 5.0 | 23 | 2.5 | — |
| 2018 | — | 47.5 | 3.4 | 16 | 2 | — |
| 2017 | — | 57.5 | 4.1 | 21 | 1 | — |
| 2016 | — | 27.8 | 1.9 | 6 | 1 | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W17 | 0.8 | MIN | — | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 3.8 | PIT | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 1.5 | LA | — | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 3.0 | DAL | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 0.8 | GB | — | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 3.8 | NYG | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 3.0 | PHI | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 2.3 | WAS | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 0.8 | MIN | — | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 0.0 | TB | — | — | — |
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 DJ Reader's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Reader scores 568 out of 10,000 — a top-DL 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 DJ Reader's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 4.3 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 DJ Reader in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Reader against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.