DB · CLE · #29
Mekhi Blackmon
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 175 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 18, 1999 (age 27.5)
- College
- USC; Colorado
The last two seasons moved from DB98 to DB76 — that's the dynasty read.
Traded from MIN to IND (Aug 25, 2025).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,734
Range 1,635–1,832
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
121.0 pts
7.1 PPG · 17.0 games
49.1 solo · 0.8 sacks · 2.1 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Quick answer
BuyBlackmon had 50 solo tackles, 1 sack, 2 INT in 2025, finishing DB76. Coming off a real climb — DB98 to DB76 tells the story better than age. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
114.0
PPG
6.7
Positional finish
DB76
Key stats
- Solo: 50
- Sacks: 1 (DB30)
- INT: 2 (DB33)
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB76 | 114.0 | 6.7 | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | DB98 | 81.8 | 6.3 | 33 | — | 1 |
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 | 4.5 | HOU | 63 plays · 56% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 1.5 | JAX | 53 plays · 59% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 6.0 | SF | 56 plays · 64% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 3.8 | SEA | 57 plays · 47% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 4.5 | JAX | 62 plays · 58% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 6.8 | HOU | 50 plays · 54% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 1.5 | KC | 50 plays · 62% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 4.3 | ATL | 67 plays · 39% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 6.8 | PIT | 69 plays · 73% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 8.0 | TEN | 49 plays · 63% pass | 3 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
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Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 68.9% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 1
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 13.5%
Durability
- 202313 G · 1 Out
- 2024—
- 202517 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 Mekhi Blackmon's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Blackmon scores 1,734 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 Mekhi Blackmon's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.1 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 Mekhi Blackmon 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.