LB · FA · #42
Jesse Luketa
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 252 lbs
- Birth date
- Jan 15, 1999 (age 27.8)
- College
- Penn State
Coming off a real climb — LB185 to LB138 tells the story better than age; 2024 also ended early (10 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
101
Range 21–181
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — LB role isn't locked starter volume yet.
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.
2024 total FP
47.3 pts
4.7 PPG
11 solo · 3 sacks
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 4.2/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyLuketa had 11 solo tackles, 3 sacks in 2024, finishing LB138. Finish path matters here: LB185 → LB138 is a breakout, not a development pitch. 2024 stopped at 10 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2024 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
47.3
PPG
4.7
Positional finish
LB138
Key stats
- Solo: 11
- Sacks: 3 (LB61)
- INT: —
2024 week shape
0/10 Boom 0%
7/10 Bust 70%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LB138 | 47.3 | 4.7 | 11 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | LB185 | 13.3 | 1.5 | 4 | — | — |
| 2022 | LB217 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 2 | — | — |
Career arc
Recent games (2024)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 W15 | 0.8Bust | NE | 64 plays · 50% pass | — | — | — |
| 2024 W14 | 3.0Bust | SEA | 61 plays · 62% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 W13 | 1.5Bust | MIN | 76 plays · 59% pass | — | — | — |
| 2024 W12 | 10.5 | SEA | 51 plays · 73% pass | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2024 W10 | 8.3 | NYJ | 56 plays · 43% pass | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2024 W9 | 9.0 | CHI | 54 plays · 37% pass | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2024 W8 | 2.0Bust | MIA | 62 plays · 58% pass | — | — | — |
| 2024 W7 | 3.8Bust | LAC | 55 plays · 47% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2024 W6 | 3.8Bust | GB | 55 plays · 58% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2024 W5 | 4.8Bust | SF | 56 plays · 54% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
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Usage and availability
Snap share
2024 defense · 29.3% mean
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 (2024)
- Pressures
- 5
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 12.5%
Durability
- 202410 G · 1 Out
- 2025—
- 2026—
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 Jesse Luketa's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Luketa scores 101 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 Jesse Luketa's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.1 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 Jesse Luketa 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.