DB · PIT · #35
Jamel Dean
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 206 lbs
- Birth date
- Oct 15, 1996 (age 29.9)
- College
- Auburn; Ohio State
The last two seasons moved from DB81 to DB46 — that's the dynasty read; 2026 also ended early (1 games).
Picked by the Buccaneers in 2019 via a trade with the Rams.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,155
Range 2,909–3,396
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
137.7 pts
8.1 PPG · 17.0 games
54.1 solo · 0.7 sacks · 2.4 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyDean had 3 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB46. Finish path matters here: DB81 → DB46 is a breakout, not a development pitch. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
10.0
PPG
10.0
Positional finish
DB46
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 | DB46 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB81 | 111.5 | 8.6 | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | DB102 | 94.5 | 7.9 | 43 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | DB82 | 89.8 | 7.5 | 43 | — | — |
| 2022 | DB73 | 92.5 | 6.2 | 41 | — | 2 |
| 2021 | DB65 | 92.8 | 6.6 | 39 | — | 2 |
| 2020 | DB29 | 108.8 | 7.8 | 50 | — | 1 |
| 2019 | DB53 | 63.8 | 6.4 | 15 | — | 2 |
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 | 10.0 | ATL | 62 plays · 66% pass | 3 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 74.1% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 2
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 2.1%
Durability
- 202312 G · 4 Out
- 202412 G · 2 Out
- 202513 G · 3 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 Jamel Dean's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Dean scores 3,155 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 Jamel Dean's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.1 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 Jamel Dean in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.