LB · LA · #0
Byron Young
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 260 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 13, 1998 (age 28.5)
- College
- Tennessee
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,050
Range 2,815–3,281
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 Engine Projections
159.9 pts
9.4 PPG · 17.0 games
47.6 solo · 8 sacks · 0.2 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchYoung finished LB199 in 2026. Production trend is soft: LB26 → LB199 over the last two seasons. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. 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
0.8
PPG
0.8
Positional finish
LB199
Key stats
- Solo: —
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB199 | 0.8 | 0.8 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | LB26 | 169.8 | 10.0 | 44 | 12 | — |
| 2024 | LB50 | 132.0 | 7.8 | 33 | 7.5 | — |
| 2023 | LB60 | 116.8 | 6.9 | 31 | 8 | — |
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 W1 | 0.8 | SF | 57 plays · 49% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 75.8% mean
Advanced (2024)
- Pressures
- 23
- Hurries
- 8
- Missed tackle %
- 11.4%
Durability
- 202317 G
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
- 17.0 projected games — last three seasons at a full 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 Byron Young's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Young scores 3,050 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 Byron Young's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.4 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 Byron Young 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.