LB · HOU · #45
E.J. Speed
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 230 lbs
- Birth date
- Jun 1, 1995 (age 31.4)
- College
- Tarleton State
LB18 slipped to LB120 last year; that's the warning.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,371
Range 2,206–2,533
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Peak window — still valuable, but age is already shaping the dynasty price.
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
73.8 pts
5.3 PPG
31 solo
Week 6 projection
8.9 pts
@ JAX · floor–ceiling 4.2–12.8
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.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchSpeed had 31 solo tackles in 2025, finishing LB120. LB18 slipped to LB120 last year; that's the warning. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. 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
73.8
PPG
5.3
Positional finish
LB120
Key stats
- Solo: 31
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2025 week shape
0/10 Boom 0%
3/10 Bust 30%
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 | LB120 | 73.8 | 5.3 | 31 | — | — |
| 2024 | LB18 | 186.3 | 12.4 | 82 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | LB31 | 154.0 | 9.6 | 64 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | LB63 | 94.5 | 5.6 | 32 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | LB108 | 41.5 | 3.2 | 20 | — | — |
| 2020 | LB173 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 4 | — | — |
| 2019 | LB130 | 10.3 | 5.2 | 4 | — | — |
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 | 5.3 | IND | 64 plays · 50% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W17 | 3.0Bust | LAC | 62 plays · 45% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 7.3 | LV | 61 plays · 57% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 4.5Bust | IND | 69 plays · 51% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 7.5 | BUF | 56 plays · 54% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 6.8 | TEN | 64 plays · 64% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W10 | 8.8 | JAX | 67 plays · 67% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 3.0Bust | SF | 75 plays · 52% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 8.3 | SEA | 66 plays · 74% pass | 5 | — | — |
| 2025 W5 | 8.3 | BAL | 64 plays · 48% pass | 5 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 45.9% 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
- 3
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 8.8%
Durability
- 202415 G · 1 Out
- 202514 G
- 2026— · 1 Out
- 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 E.J. Speed's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Speed scores 2,371 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 E.J. Speed's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.2 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 E.J. Speed 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.