Jaylen Reed headshot

DB · NE · #23

Jaylen Reed

Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 212 lbs
Birth date
Jan 29, 2003 (age 23.7)
College
Penn State

Through 2 games he sits DB223, up from DB263 — a climb, not a final rank; 2025 also ended early (2 games).

Traded from HOU to NE (Aug 25, 2026).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

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Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

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

12.8 pts

0.8 PPG · 17.0 games

5.1 solo · 0.1 sacks · 0.2 INT

Week 4 projection

1.6 pts

@ BUF · floor–ceiling 0.8–2.6

Quick answer

Buy

Reed had 2 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB223 through 2 games. The running rank is DB223 through 2 games, from DB263. Don't treat that like a season finish. 2025 stopped at 2 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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

6.0

PPG

3.0

Rank so far

DB223

Key stats

  • Solo: 2
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/2 Boom 0%

2/2 Bust 100%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB223so far6.03.02——
2025DB26321.310.79——

Career arc

01020302025: 21.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2120252026: 6.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)620262026 projection: 12.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)132026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W33.8BustJAX57 plays · 54% pass1——
2026 W22.3BustPIT50 plays · 44% pass1——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202523Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 38.7% 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 %
6.7%

Durability

  • 2024
    —
  • 2025
    2 G · 2 Out
  • 2026
    2 G
  • 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 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 Reed's dynasty value on NextDyne?
We don’t have a public Value Score for Reed yet. Season stats may still show below when they load.
What is Jaylen Reed's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 0.8 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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
Should I trade for Jaylen Reed 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.