Jaylen McCollough headshot

DB · LA · #2

Jaylen McCollough

Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 211 lbs
Birth date
Oct 12, 2000 (age 25.9)
College
Tennessee

Coming off a real climb — DB127 to DB93 tells the story better than age; 2026 also ended early (1 games).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

725

Range 744749

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

100.6 pts

5.9 PPG · 17.0 games

38 solo · 1.1 sacks · 1.9 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

700750Preseason 2026: 729Preseason 20262026 W1: 7252026 W1

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Org environment ×1.01

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

Quick answer

Buy

McCollough had 3 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB93. The last two seasons moved from DB127 to DB93 — that's the dynasty read. 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

6.8

PPG

6.8

Positional finish

DB93

Key stats

  • Solo: 3
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB936.86.83
2025DB12781.84.8352
2024DB12580.85.1244

Career arc

0501001502024: 80.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)8120242025: 81.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)8220252026: 6.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)720262026 projection: 100.6 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1012026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W16.8SF57 plays · 49% pass3

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 46.2% 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
2
Hurries
0
Missed tackle %
10.5%

Durability

  • 2023
  • 2024
    16 G
  • 2025
    17 G
  • 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 Jaylen McCollough's dynasty value on NextDyne?
McCollough scores 725 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 Jaylen McCollough's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 5.9 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 Jaylen McCollough 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.