LB · NO · #99
Chase Young
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 265 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 14, 1999 (age 27.4)
- College
- Ohio State
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Traded from WAS to SF (Oct 31, 2023).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,817
Range 2,606–3,024
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
153.4 pts
9.0 PPG · 17.0 games
37.8 solo · 8.6 sacks · 0.2 INT
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 ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchYoung finished LB165 in 2026. Recent form cooled from LB57 to LB165 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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
1.5
PPG
1.5
Positional finish
LB165
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 | LB165 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | LB57 | 131.5 | 11.0 | 21 | 10 | — |
| 2024 | LB97 | 81.0 | 5.4 | 18 | 5.5 | — |
| 2023 | LB90 | 75.5 | 5.0 | 15 | 7.5 | — |
| 2022 | LB204 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2021 | LB102 | 44.3 | 4.9 | 10 | 1.5 | — |
| 2020 | LB25 | 138.0 | 9.9 | 30 | 7.5 | — |
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 W1 | 1.5 | DET | 81 plays · 69% pass | — | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 70.3% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 30
- Hurries
- 15
- Missed tackle %
- 7.3%
Durability
- 202315 G
- 202415 G
- 202512 G · 5 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 Chase Young's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Young scores 2,817 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 Chase Young's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.0 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. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Chase 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.