LB · JAX · #31
Jahlani Tavai
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 255 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 28, 1996 (age 30.1)
- College
- Hawaii
He ranks LB187 through 3 games, down from LB143. Early, not a finished step down.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,605
Range 1,519–1,690
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven LB 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
7.5 pts
2.5 PPG
4 solo
Week 6 projection
5.1 pts
vs HOU · floor–ceiling 2.2–8.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchTavai had 4 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB187 through 3 games. He ranks LB187 through 3 games, down from LB143. Early, not a finished step down. 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
7.5
PPG
2.5
Rank so far
LB187
Key stats
- Solo: 4
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/3 Boom 0%
3/3 Bust 100%
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 | LB187so far | 7.5 | 2.5 | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB143 | 57.8 | 4.8 | 20 | — | — |
| 2024 | LB34 | 151.3 | 8.9 | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | LB47 | 137.3 | 8.1 | 44 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | LB81 | 76.0 | 4.5 | 26 | 1.5 | — |
| 2021 | LB171 | 14.5 | 1.6 | 3 | — | — |
| 2020 | LB58 | 75.5 | 5.0 | 28 | — | — |
| 2019 | LB45 | 91.3 | 6.5 | 33 | 2 | 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 W3 | 2.3Bust | NE | 59 plays · 49% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 1.5Bust | DEN | 53 plays · 55% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 3.8Bust | CLE | 55 plays · 42% pass | 2 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 32.4% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 2.3%
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202512 G · 1 Out
- 20263 G
- 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 Jahlani Tavai's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Tavai scores 1,605 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 Jahlani Tavai's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.0 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 Jahlani Tavai 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.