D.J. Reed headshot

DB · DET · #4

D.J. ReedQ

Height
HT 5'9"
Weight
WT 188 lbs
Birth date
Nov 11, 1996 (age 29.8)
College
Kansas State; Cerritos College; Fresno State

2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.

Picked by the 49ers in 2018 via a trade with the Commanders.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

2,937

Range 2,7143,157

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

134.9 pts

7.9 PPG · 17.0 games

55.5 solo · 0.5 sacks · 2 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

2,7002,8002,9003,000Preseason 2026: 2,786Preseason 20262026 W1: 2,9372026 W1

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.98

    2 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

Buy low

Reed had 7 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB15. After a rough middle year (DB114), DB15 looks like a reset worth tracking. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

14.3

PPG

14.3

Positional finish

DB15

Key stats

  • Solo: 7
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB1514.314.37
2025DB11489.38.1362
2024DB87105.07.5461
2023DB43121.08.1561
2022DB34128.88.1581
2021DB42113.08.1482
2020DB30105.010.5432
2019DB8429.02.911
2018DB3861.34.7261

Career arc

0501001502018: 61.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6120182019: 29.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2920192020: 105.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)10520202021: 113.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)11320212022: 128.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)12920222023: 121.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)12120232024: 105.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)10520242025: 89.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)8920252026: 14.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1420262026 projection: 134.9 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1352026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W114.3NO72 plays · 54% pass7

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 82.0% mean

255075100W1W18

Pass-play participation

0.0%

2024· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
0
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
4.2%

Durability

  • 2023
    15 G · 2 Out
  • 2024
    14 G
  • 2025
    11 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 D.J. Reed's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Reed scores 2,937 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 D.J. Reed's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 7.9 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 D.J. Reed in dynasty right now?
That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.