Greg Newsome II headshot

DB · NYG · #20

Greg Newsome II

Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 192 lbs
Birth date
May 18, 2000 (age 26.4)
College
Northwestern

Through 5 games he sits DB59, up from DB119 — a climb, not a final rank.

Traded from CLE to JAX (Oct 9, 2025).

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

1,105

Range 1,070–1,139

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 total FP

40.3 pts

8.1 PPG

15 solo · 1 INT

Week 6 projection

7.1 pts

vs NO · floor–ceiling 3.1–11.0

Dynasty Value Score over time

8009001,0001,1001,200Preseason 2026: 858Preseason 20262026 W1: 1,1022026 W12026 W2: 1,1022026 W22026 W3: 1,1022026 W32026 W4: 1,1052026 W42026 W5: 1,1052026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.98

    2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.

Quick answer

Buy

Newsome had 15 solo tackles, 1 INT in 2026, ranking DB59 through 5 games. The running rank is DB59 through 5 games, from DB119. Don't treat that like a season finish. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role grows. 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

40.3

PPG

8.1

Rank so far

DB59

Key stats

  • Solo: 15
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: 1 (DB13)

2026 week shape

0/5 Boom 0%

1/5 Bust 20%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB59so far40.38.115—1
2025DB11987.85.938—1
2024DB18541.83.518—1
2023DB67103.37.4300.52
2022DB11861.34.1280.5—
2021DB9261.55.130——

Career arc

0501001502021: 61.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6220212022: 61.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6120222023: 103.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)10320232024: 41.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)4220242025: 87.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)8820252026: 40.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)4020262026 projection: 104.7 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1052026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W56.0WAS82 plays · 66% pass4——
2026 W417.8ARI57 plays · 51% pass4—1
2026 W36.0TEN55 plays · 40% pass1——
2026 W28.3LA53 plays · 60% pass4——
2026 W13.8BustDAL66 plays · 44% pass2——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 69.8% 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 %
19.4%

Durability

  • 2024
    12 G
  • 2025
    15 G
  • 2026
    5 G
  • 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 Greg Newsome II's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Newsome scores 1,105 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 Greg Newsome II's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 6.2 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 Greg Newsome II 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.