DB · PIT · #35
Jamel DeanQ
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 206 lbs
- Birth date
- Oct 15, 1996 (age 30)
- College
- Auburn; Ohio State
He ranks DB125 through 4 games, down from DB81. Early, not a finished step down.
Picked by the Buccaneers in 2019 via a trade with the Rams.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,172
Range 2,925–3,415
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
27.5 pts
6.9 PPG
8 solo
Week 6 projection
5.6 pts
@ TB · floor–ceiling 2.3–9.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchDean had 8 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB125 through 4 games. He ranks DB125 through 4 games, down from DB81. Early, not a finished step down. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. 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
27.5
PPG
6.9
Rank so far
DB125
Key stats
- Solo: 8
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/4 Boom 0%
1/4 Bust 25%
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 | DB125so far | 27.5 | 6.9 | 8 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB81 | 111.5 | 8.6 | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | DB104 | 94.5 | 7.9 | 43 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | DB83 | 89.8 | 7.5 | 43 | — | — |
| 2022 | DB74 | 92.5 | 6.2 | 41 | — | 2 |
| 2021 | DB66 | 92.8 | 6.6 | 39 | — | 2 |
| 2020 | DB31 | 108.8 | 7.8 | 50 | — | 1 |
| 2019 | DB54 | 63.8 | 6.4 | 15 | — | 2 |
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 | 2.3Bust | CLE | 59 plays · 68% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 7.5 | CIN | 57 plays · 60% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 7.8 | NE | 63 plays · 64% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 10.0 | ATL | 62 plays · 66% pass | 3 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 74.1% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 2
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 2.1%
Durability
- 202412 G · 2 Out
- 202513 G · 3 Out
- 20264 G · 1 Out
- 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 Jamel Dean's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Dean scores 3,172 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 Jamel Dean's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.1 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 Jamel Dean 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.