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DB · LA · #35

Jaylen Watson

Height
HT 6'2"
Weight
WT 204 lbs
Birth date
Sep 17, 1998 (age 27.9)
College
Washington State; Ventura

Played a shortened 2024 (6 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

899

Range 886912

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

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

123.3 pts

7.3 PPG · 17.0 games

48 solo · 1.4 sacks · 1.5 INT

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.

  • Durability ×0.95

    2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.

  • Org environment ×1.01

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

Quick answer

Watson scored 112.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DB79). Played a shortened 2024 (6 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. The 2026 line is modest; opportunity has to break right.

2025 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

112.5

PPG

7.5

Positional finish

DB79

Key stats

  • Solo: 42
  • Sacks: 2 (DB9)
  • INT: 2 (DB33)

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

4 seasons

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2025DB79112.57.54222
202445.87.619
202366.84.8282
202287.55.8351

Recent games (2025)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppSoloSacksINT
2025 W167.5TEN3
2025 W1511.3LAC31
2025 W143.0HOU2
2025 W1315.5DAL61
2025 W124.5IND1
2025 W113.8DEN2
2025 W96.8BUF4
2025 W87.3WAS3
2025 W71.5LV
2025 W63.0DET1

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 Jaylen Watson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Watson scores 899 out of 10,000 — a top-DB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
What is Jaylen Watson's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 7.3 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.
Where can I trade Jaylen Watson in a mock dynasty roster?
Compare Watson against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.