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LB · JAX · #31

Jahlani Tavai

Height
HT 6'2"
Weight
WT 255 lbs
Birth date
Sep 28, 1996 (age 30)
College
Hawaii

Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

1,599

Range 1,5141,683

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

136.4 pts

8.0 PPG · 17.0 games

47.9 solo · 1.3 sacks · 0.7 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

1,1001,2501,5001,700Preseason 2026: 1,227Preseason 20262026 W1: 1,5992026 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 ×0.99

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Buy low

Tavai had 2 solo tackles in 2026, finishing LB106. The arc is recovery: LB33, then LB143, now LB106. 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

3.8

PPG

3.8

Positional finish

LB106

Key stats

  • Solo: 2
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026LB1063.83.82
2025LB14357.84.820
2024LB33151.38.95211
2023LB46137.38.14412
2022LB7976.04.5261.5
2021LB16914.51.63
2020LB5675.55.028
2019LB4391.36.53321

Career arc

0501001502002019: 91.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)9120192020: 75.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)7620202021: 14.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1520212022: 76.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)7620222023: 137.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)13720232024: 151.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)15120242025: 57.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)5820252026: 3.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)420262026 projection: 136.4 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1362026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W13.8CLE55 plays · 42% pass2

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 32.4% 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
0
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
2.3%

Durability

  • 2023
    17 G
  • 2024
    17 G
  • 2025
    12 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 Jahlani Tavai's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Tavai scores 1,599 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 Jahlani Tavai's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 8.0 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 Jahlani Tavai 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.