DB · TB · #32
Josh HayesIR
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 189 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 24, 1999 (age 27.4)
- College
- Kansas State; Virginia; North Dakota State
Only 10 games in 2024 — availability is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
336
Range 284–388
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — DB role isn't locked starter volume yet.
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
70.5 pts
4.1 PPG · 17.0 games
27.7 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 ×0.98
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Quick answer
WatchHayes had 7 solo tackles in 2025, finishing DB264. Recent form cooled from DB172 to DB264 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. 2024 stopped at 10 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.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
20.5
PPG
1.6
Positional finish
DB264
Key stats
- Solo: 7
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB264 | 20.5 | 1.6 | 7 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB172 | 49.8 | 5.0 | 21 | — | — |
| 2023 | DB205 | 19.5 | 2.0 | 9 | — | — |
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 | 0.0 | CAR | 64 plays · 34% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 0.8 | ATL | 56 plays · 61% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 0.0 | NO | 69 plays · 44% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 2.3 | ARI | 55 plays · 51% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 1.5 | LA | 63 plays · 54% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 6.3 | BUF | 67 plays · 42% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 0.8 | NE | 64 plays · 67% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 2.3 | NO | 53 plays · 45% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 0.8 | DET | 62 plays · 81% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 1.5 | SF | 49 plays · 47% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2024 defense · 79.0% 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 (2024)
- Pressures
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 5.4%
Durability
- 202310 G · 1 Out
- 202410 G · 1 Out
- 202513 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 Josh Hayes's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Hayes scores 336 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 Josh Hayes's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 4.1 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 Josh Hayes 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.