DB · KC · #21
Jaden Hicks
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 212 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 16, 2002 (age 24.1)
- College
- Washington State
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
660
Range 689–706
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DB with proof and a long runway.
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
94.8 pts
5.6 PPG · 17.0 games
37.4 solo · 0.5 sacks · 1.8 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Buy lowHicks had 2 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB131. The arc is recovery: DB148, then DB162, now DB131. 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
4.5
PPG
4.5
Positional finish
DB131
Key stats
- Solo: 2
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB131 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB162 | 61.3 | 4.1 | 29 | 0.5 | — |
| 2024 | DB148 | 66.0 | 4.7 | 22 | — | 3 |
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 | 4.5 | DEN | 65 plays · 42% pass | 2 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 43.4% mean
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
- 2
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 14.3%
Durability
- 2023—
- 202414 G
- 202515 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 Jaden Hicks's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Hicks scores 660 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 Jaden Hicks's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.6 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 Jaden Hicks 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.