Marcelino McCrary-Ball headshot

LB · NYJ · #41

Marcelino McCrary-Ball

Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 214 lbs
Birth date
Mar 23, 1999 (age 27.5)
College
Indiana

The last two seasons moved from LB193 to LB85 — that's the dynasty read; 2026 also ended early (1 games).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

275

Range 216334

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Core LB hold — the DVS blends recent production with the years still left.

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

96.5 pts

5.7 PPG · 17.0 games

35.1 solo · 1.1 sacks · 0.3 INT

Dynasty Value Score over time

40100200300Preseason 2026: 71Preseason 20262026 W1: 2752026 W1

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 ×0.98

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

Quick answer

Buy

McCrary-Ball had 1 solo tackles in 2026, finishing LB85. The last two seasons moved from LB193 to LB85 — 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

5.5

PPG

5.5

Positional finish

LB85

Key stats

  • Solo: 1
  • Sacks:
  • INT:

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026LB855.55.51
2025LB19331.56.311
2024LB2457.51.33

Career arc

0501001502024: 7.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)820242025: 31.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)3220252026: 5.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)620262026 projection: 96.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)972026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W15.5TEN63 plays · 38% pass1

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 38.0% 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 %
8.0%

Durability

  • 2023
  • 2024
    6 G
  • 2025
    5 G · 1 Out
  • 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 Marcelino McCrary-Ball's dynasty value on NextDyne?
McCrary-Ball scores 275 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 Marcelino McCrary-Ball's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 5.7 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 Marcelino McCrary-Ball 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.