D.J. Reed headshot

DB · DET · #4

D.J. Reed

Height
HT 5'9"
Weight
WT 188 lbs
Birth date
Nov 11, 1996 (age 29.9)
College
Kansas State; Cerritos College; Fresno State

2025 stopped at 11 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.

Picked by the 49ers in 2018 via a trade with the Commanders.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

2,953

Range 2,728–3,174

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

56.3 pts

11.3 PPG

25 solo

Week 6 projection

Bye

No game this week

Dynasty Value Score over time

2,7002,8002,9003,000Preseason 2026: 2,786Preseason 20262026 W1: 2,9372026 W12026 W2: 2,9372026 W22026 W3: 2,9372026 W32026 W4: 2,9532026 W42026 W5: 2,9532026 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.

  • Org environment ×1.01

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

Quick answer

Buy low

Reed had 25 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB13 through 5 games. Current rank is DB13 through 5 games — DB115 was the last finished season. 2025 stopped at 11 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

56.3

PPG

11.3

Rank so far

DB13

Key stats

  • Solo: 25
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/5 Boom 0%

0/5 Bust 0%

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

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026DB13so far56.311.325——
2025DB11589.38.136—2
2024DB89105.07.5461—
2023DB44121.08.156—1
2022DB34128.88.158—1
2021DB43113.08.148—2
2020DB32105.010.543—2
2019DB8629.02.911——
2018DB4061.34.7261—

Career arc

0501001502018: 61.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6120182019: 29.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)2920192020: 105.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)10520202021: 113.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)11320212022: 128.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)12920222023: 121.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)12120232024: 105.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)10520242025: 89.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)8920252026: 56.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)5620262026 projection: 134.9 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1352026*

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

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W516.5ARI62 plays · 48% pass6——
2026 W48.3CAR67 plays · 78% pass5——
2026 W311.3NYJ62 plays · 52% pass5——
2026 W26.0BUF58 plays · 66% pass2——
2026 W114.3NO72 plays · 54% pass7——

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 · 82.0% mean

255075100W1W18

Pass-play participation

0.0%

2024· 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 %
4.2%

Durability

  • 2024
    14 G
  • 2025
    11 G · 1 Out
  • 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 D.J. Reed's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Reed scores 2,953 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 D.J. Reed's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 7.9 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 D.J. Reed in dynasty right now?
That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.