LB · DAL · #50
Shemar James
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 235 lbs
- Birth date
- Jun 24, 2004 (age 22.3)
- College
- Florida
Through 3 games the rank is LB170, off a LB71 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.
Picked by the Cowboys in 2025 via a trade with the Cardinals.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,553
Range 2,213–2,882
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young LB with proof and a long runway.
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
9.8 pts
3.3 PPG
5 solo
Week 6 projection
8.2 pts
@ GB · floor–ceiling 3.5–12.9
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.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 4.5/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchJames had 5 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB170 through 3 games. He ranks LB170 through 3 games, down from LB71. 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
9.8
PPG
3.3
Rank so far
LB170
Key stats
- Solo: 5
- 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 | LB170so far | 9.8 | 3.3 | 5 | — | — |
| 2025 | LB71 | 112.3 | 8.0 | 40 | 1.5 | — |
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 | 3.8Bust | TB | 55 plays · 76% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 3.0Bust | HOU | 70 plays · 64% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 3.0Bust | WAS | 52 plays · 60% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 63.2% 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
- 7
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 5.2%
Durability
- 2024—
- 202514 G
- 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 Shemar James's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- James scores 2,553 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 Shemar James's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.5 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 Shemar James 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.