DB · DAL · #34
Jalen Thompson
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 190 lbs
- Birth date
- Jul 18, 1998 (age 28.2)
- College
- Washington State
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,740
Range 3,434–4,041
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
145.9 pts
8.6 PPG · 17.0 games
58.4 solo · 0.8 sacks · 1.4 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
WatchThompson had 3 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB61. Production trend is soft: DB48 → DB61 over the last two seasons. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
9.0
PPG
9.0
Positional finish
DB61
Key stats
- Solo: 3
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB61 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB48 | 133.5 | 8.9 | 57 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | DB52 | 122.8 | 8.2 | 51 | — | — |
| 2023 | DB26 | 143.8 | 9.6 | 52 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | DB28 | 137.8 | 8.1 | 61 | — | 1 |
| 2021 | DB4 | 168.0 | 9.9 | 70 | — | 3 |
| 2020 | DB111 | 24.8 | 5.0 | 14 | — | — |
| 2019 | DB31 | 90.0 | 7.5 | 45 | — | 1 |
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 | 9.0 | NYG | 52 plays · 65% pass | 3 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 97.8% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 1
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 5.0%
Durability
- 202315 G · 2 Out
- 202415 G · 1 Out
- 202515 G · 2 Out
- 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 Jalen Thompson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Thompson scores 3,740 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 Jalen Thompson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.6 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 Jalen Thompson 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.