DB · TB · #32
Josh HayesIR
- Height
- HT 6'0"
- Weight
- WT 189 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 24, 1999 (age 27.5)
- College
- Kansas State; Virginia; North Dakota State
Only 10 games in 2024 — availability is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
331
Range 285–389
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection He is out. The job is still his when he returns.
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.
2025 total FP
20.5 pts
1.6 PPG
7 solo
Week 9 projection
0.0 pts
@ CHI · floor–ceiling 0.0–0.0
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 DB268. Recent form cooled from DB175 to DB268 — 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
DB268
Key stats
- Solo: 7
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2025 week shape
0/10 Boom 0%
9/10 Bust 90%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB268 | 20.5 | 1.6 | 7 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB175 | 49.8 | 5.0 | 21 | — | — |
| 2023 | DB214 | 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 | 0.0Bust | CAR | 64 plays · 34% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 0.8Bust | ATL | 56 plays · 61% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 0.0Bust | NO | 69 plays · 44% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 2.3Bust | ARI | 55 plays · 51% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 1.5Bust | LA | 63 plays · 54% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 6.3 | BUF | 67 plays · 42% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 0.8Bust | NE | 64 plays · 67% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 2.3Bust | NO | 53 plays · 45% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 0.8Bust | DET | 62 plays · 81% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W6 | 1.5Bust | 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
- 202410 G · 1 Out
- 202513 G
- 2026—
- 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 Josh Hayes's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Hayes scores 331 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. 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 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.