LB · DAL · #50
Shemar James
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 235 lbs
- Birth date
- Jun 24, 2004 (age 22.2)
- College
- Florida
Age 22 leaves room to grow — if opportunity sticks.
Picked by the Cowboys in 2025 via a trade with the Cardinals.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,540
Range 2,203–2,867
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young LB with proof and a long runway.
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
162.0 pts
9.5 PPG · 17.0 games
58.7 solo · 2.5 sacks · 0.4 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 4.5/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyJames had 40 solo tackles, 1.5 sacks in 2025, finishing LB71. He's 22 — best seasons can still be ahead if the role holds. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the LB role keeps opening up.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
112.3
PPG
8.0
Positional finish
LB71
Key stats
- Solo: 40
- Sacks: 1.5 (LB106)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LB71 | 112.3 | 8.0 | 40 | 1.5 | — |
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 | 14.0 | NYG | 54 plays · 44% pass | 3 | 0.5 | — |
| 2025 W17 | 6.8 | WAS | 81 plays · 46% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 6.8 | LAC | 55 plays · 58% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 W15 | 3.0 | MIN | 67 plays · 57% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W14 | 3.0 | DET | 71 plays · 66% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 3.0 | KC | 65 plays · 60% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 3.0 | PHI | 67 plays · 54% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 7.5 | LV | 64 plays · 52% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 7.3 | ARI | 60 plays · 65% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 3.8 | DEN | 66 plays · 53% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 63.2% 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 (2025)
- Pressures
- 7
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 5.2%
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 202514 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 Shemar James's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- James scores 2,540 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 Shemar James's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.5 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 Shemar James in dynasty right now?
- Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the LB role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.