DB · PIT · #26
Brandin Echols
- Height
- HT 5'10"
- Weight
- WT 178 lbs
- Birth date
- Oct 16, 1997 (age 28.9)
- College
- Kentucky
The last two seasons moved from DB147 to DB106 — that's the dynasty read.
Picked by the Jets in 2021 via a trade with the Raiders.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,810
Range 1,702–1,915
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 Engine Projections
104.7 pts
6.2 PPG · 17.0 games
37.5 solo · 0.7 sacks · 2.3 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyEchols had 34 solo tackles, 1 sack, 2 INT in 2025, finishing DB106. Finish path matters here: DB147 → DB106 is a breakout, not a development pitch. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
98.5
PPG
7.0
Positional finish
DB106
Key stats
- Solo: 34
- Sacks: 1 (DB30)
- INT: 2 (DB33)
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB106 | 98.5 | 7.0 | 34 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | DB147 | 66.3 | 5.5 | 25 | — | 2 |
| 2023 | DB190 | 26.0 | 4.3 | 6 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | DB195 | 13.5 | 1.9 | 6 | — | — |
| 2021 | DB44 | 110.3 | 7.9 | 46 | — | 2 |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W16 | 5.3 | DET | 68 plays · 60% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 3.0 | MIA | 59 plays · 46% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 10.5 | BAL | 51 plays · 67% pass | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W13 | 9.5 | BUF | 42 plays · 57% pass | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 W12 | 3.8 | CHI | 67 plays · 46% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 11.5 | CIN | 59 plays · 53% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 5.8 | LAC | 47 plays · 66% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 13.0 | IND | 58 plays · 60% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 4.5 | GB | 54 plays · 67% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 5.3 | CIN | 54 plays · 63% pass | 2 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 45.9% 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
- 2
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 15.8%
Durability
- 20236 G · 2 Out
- 202412 G · 1 Out
- 202514 G · 1 Out
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 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 Brandin Echols's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Echols scores 1,810 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 Brandin Echols's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.2 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.
- Should I trade for Brandin Echols 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.