LB · FA · #53
Ja'Whaun Bentley
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 250 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 24, 1996 (age 30)
- College
- Purdue
Played a shortened 2024 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
57
Range 0–143
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
6.6 PPG
Projected points per game
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Quick answer
Bentley scored 14.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2024 (LB197). Played a shortened 2024 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. The 2026 line is modest; opportunity has to break right.
2024 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
14.8
PPG
14.8
Positional finish
LB197
Key stats
- Solo: 6
- Sacks: 0.5 (LB133)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
7 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LB197 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 6 | 0.5 | — |
| 2023 | — | 145.3 | 9.1 | 43 | 4.5 | — |
| 2022 | — | 154.8 | 9.1 | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | — | 130.8 | 8.2 | 50 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | — | 103.8 | 8.0 | 40 | 1.5 | — |
| 2019 | — | 48.3 | 3.0 | 21 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 25.8 | 8.6 | 9 | — | 1 |
Recent games (2024)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 W1 | 14.8 | CIN | 6 | 0.5 | — |
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 Ja'Whaun Bentley's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Bentley scores 57 out of 10,000 — a top-LB 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 Ja'Whaun Bentley's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.6 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 Ja'Whaun Bentley in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Bentley against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.