LB · LA · #0
Byron Young
- Height
- HT 6'2"
- Weight
- WT 260 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 13, 1998 (age 28.6)
- College
- Tennessee
He ranks LB50 through 5 games, down from LB26. Early, not a finished step down.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,066
Range 2,830–3,299
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven LB 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
47.0 pts
9.4 PPG
9 solo · 3.5 sacks
Week 6 projection
8.7 pts
floor–ceiling 3.7–12.2
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchYoung had 9 solo tackles, 3.5 sacks in 2026, ranking LB50 through 5 games. Through 5 games the rank is LB50, off a LB26 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
47.0
PPG
9.4
Rank so far
LB50
Key stats
- Solo: 9
- Sacks: 3.5 (LB9)
- INT: —
2026 week shape
1/5 Boom 20%
2/5 Bust 40%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB50so far | 47.0 | 9.4 | 9 | 3.5 | — |
| 2025 | LB26 | 169.8 | 10.0 | 44 | 12 | — |
| 2024 | LB51 | 132.0 | 7.8 | 33 | 7.5 | — |
| 2023 | LB61 | 116.8 | 6.9 | 31 | 8 | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 5.8 | BUF | 77 plays · 70% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 25.5Boom | PHI | 76 plays · 67% pass | 4 | 2.5 | — |
| 2026 W3 | 3.0Bust | DEN | 78 plays · 71% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 12.0 | NYG | 59 plays · 53% pass | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2026 W1 | 0.8Bust | SF | 57 plays · 49% pass | — | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 75.8% mean
Advanced (2024)
- Pressures
- 23
- Hurries
- 8
- Missed tackle %
- 11.4%
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
- 20265 G
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full 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 Byron Young's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Young scores 3,066 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 Byron Young's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.4 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 Byron Young in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.