E.J. Speed headshot

LB · HOU · #45

E.J. SpeedO

Height
HT 6'4"
Weight
WT 230 lbs
Birth date
Jun 1, 1995 (age 31.3)
College
Tarleton State

LB17 slipped to LB120 last year; that's the warning.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

2,359

Range 2,1952,520

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Peak window — still valuable, but age is already shaping the dynasty price.

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

155.9 pts

9.2 PPG · 17.0 games

63.5 solo · 1.1 sacks · 0.5 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

1,7001,7502,0002,2502,500Preseason 2026: 1,791Preseason 20262026 W1: 2,3592026 W1

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

Watch

Speed had 31 solo tackles in 2025, finishing LB120. LB17 slipped to LB120 last year; that's the warning. 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.

2025 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

73.8

PPG

5.3

Positional finish

LB120

Key stats

  • Solo: 31
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2025LB12073.85.331
2024LB17186.312.4821
2023LB30154.09.6641
2022LB6194.55.6321
2021LB10641.53.220
2020LB1737.50.84
2019LB12810.35.24

Career arc

01002003002019: 10.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1020192020: 7.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)820202021: 41.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)4220212022: 94.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)9520222023: 154.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)15420232024: 186.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)18620242025: 73.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)7420252026 projection: 155.9 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1562026*

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

Recent games (2025)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2025 W185.3IND64 plays · 50% pass1
2025 W173.0LAC62 plays · 45% pass2
2025 W167.3LV61 plays · 57% pass1
2025 W134.5IND69 plays · 51% pass2
2025 W127.5BUF56 plays · 54% pass3
2025 W116.8TEN64 plays · 64% pass2
2025 W108.8JAX67 plays · 67% pass3
2025 W83.0SF75 plays · 52% pass2
2025 W78.3SEA66 plays · 74% pass5
2025 W58.3BAL64 plays · 48% pass5

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

51015205101518Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 45.9% mean

255075100W1W18

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
3
Hurries
1
Missed tackle %
8.8%

Durability

  • 2023
    16 G
  • 2024
    15 G · 1 Out
  • 2025
    14 G
  • 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 E.J. Speed's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Speed scores 2,359 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 E.J. Speed's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 9.2 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 E.J. Speed 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.