DB · LA · #35
Jaylen WatsonQ
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 197 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 17, 1998 (age 28)
- College
- Washington State; Ventura
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,466
Range 1,394–1,536
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
102.8 pts
6.1 PPG · 17.0 games
39.5 solo · 1.4 sacks · 1.5 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 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
WatchWatson had 2 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB123. Recent form cooled from DB79 to DB123 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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
4.5
PPG
4.5
Positional finish
DB123
Key stats
- Solo: 2
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB123 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB79 | 112.5 | 7.5 | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | DB174 | 45.8 | 7.6 | 19 | — | — |
| 2023 | DB120 | 66.8 | 4.8 | 28 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | DB76 | 87.5 | 5.8 | 35 | — | 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 | 4.5 | SF | 57 plays · 49% pass | 2 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 95.0% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2023· 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 %
- 1.5%
Durability
- 202314 G · 1 Out
- 20246 G · 1 Out
- 202515 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 Jaylen Watson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Watson scores 1,466 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 Watson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.1 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 Jaylen Watson 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.