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LB · SEA · #13

Ernest Jones

Height
HT 6'2"
Weight
WT 230 lbs
Birth date
Nov 22, 1999 (age 26.8)
College
South Carolina

Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.

Traded from TEN to SEA (Oct 23, 2024).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

5,460

Range 4,9775,935

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

198.4 pts

11.7 PPG · 17.0 games

66.1 solo · 2 sacks · 2.5 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

5,4005,5005,6005,7005,800Preseason 2026: 5,684Preseason 20262026 W1: 5,4602026 W1

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

Hold

Jones had 8 solo tackles in 2026, finishing LB20. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. This reads as a hold — nothing in the recent signal pushes it toward a buy or a sell.

NextDyne coverage

Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Ernest Jones.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

15.8

PPG

15.8

Positional finish

LB20

Key stats

  • Solo: 8
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026LB2015.815.88
2025LB17188.012.5580.55
2024LB31157.89.9580.51
2023LB16188.312.6564.5
2022LB40132.07.8521
2021LB6384.37.72912

Career arc

01002003002021: 84.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)8420212022: 132.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)13220222023: 188.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)18820232024: 157.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)15820242025: 188.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)18820252026: 15.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1620262026 projection: 198.4 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1982026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W115.8NE46 plays · 52% pass8

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 93.1% mean

255075100W1W18

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
4
Hurries
2
Missed tackle %
8.7%

Durability

  • 2023
    15 G · 1 Out
  • 2024
    16 G
  • 2025
    15 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 Ernest Jones's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Jones scores 5,460 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 Ernest Jones's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 11.7 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 Ernest Jones in dynasty right now?
This reads as a hold — nothing in the recent signal pushes it toward a buy or a sell. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.