DB · MIN · #24
Jay Ward
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 188 lbs
- Birth date
- Jul 13, 2000 (age 26.2)
- College
- LSU
2024 stopped at 8 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
117
Range 369–455
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
60.4 pts
3.6 PPG · 17.0 games
22.6 solo · 0.2 sacks · 0.7 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Buy lowWard had 13 solo tackles in 2025, finishing DB213. Path runs DB218 → DB279 → DB213 — a bounce-back, not a blank slate. Only 8 games in 2024 — availability is the headline. That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Jay Ward.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
36.0
PPG
3.0
Positional finish
DB213
Key stats
- Solo: 13
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB213 | 36.0 | 3.0 | 13 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB279 | 6.0 | 0.8 | 2 | — | — |
| 2023 | DB218 | 13.8 | 2.0 | 5 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 6.0 | GB | 62 plays · 50% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 6.0 | DET | 44 plays · 36% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 6.0 | NYG | 54 plays · 43% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 3.0 | WAS | 57 plays · 40% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 0.0 | SEA | 46 plays · 65% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 3.5 | CHI | 54 plays · 59% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 0.8 | BAL | 60 plays · 70% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 0.8 | DET | 54 plays · 46% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 0.8 | LAC | 42 plays · 74% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W4 | 0.0 | PIT | 66 plays · 70% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 29.7% 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
- 1
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 6.9%
Durability
- 20237 G
- 20248 G · 1 Out
- 202512 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 Jay Ward's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Ward scores 117 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 Jay Ward's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.6 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 Jay Ward 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.