Jahlani Tavai

Jahlani Tavai

26-Year-Old LinebackerLB
New England Patriots
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Jahlani Tavai in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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$Signed a two-year, $4.4 million contract with the Patriots in November of 2022.
Tallies seven total tackles Week 15
LBNew England Patriots
December 20, 2022
Tavai recorded four tackles (three solo) on defense and three more on special teams during the Patriots' Week 15 loss to Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Tavai logged 35 snaps on defense and another 23 on special teams for New England on Sunday. He has recorded 13 total stops over his past two contests but is playing only about half of the team's defensive snaps, taking him off the radar in most IDP leagues.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
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#% of Team Snaps

88481%
82775%
55451%
35132%
33731%
24022%
22521%
404%
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Measurables Review
How do Jahlani Tavai's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
246 lbs
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
31.88 in
 
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
Reportedly losing significant weight in the offseason, Tavai is in great shape as the Lions' new coaching staff transitions the defense to a 3-4 alignment in the post-Jarrad Davis era. If this means Tavai might finally have the speed to be useful on passing downs, a three-down role could be in the cards for the Hawaii product, which would be a boon for his IDP profile.
Detroit hasn't been thrilled with what it's gotten out of 2017 first-round middle linebacker Jarrad Davis. While Tavai - taken in the second round in the spring of 2019 - wasn't necessarily drafted as Davis' direct replacement, there are only so many players a team can put on the field, and the offseason additions of Jamie Collins and Reggie Ragland suddenly give the Lions its deepest group of linebackers in years. While all of them could be a part of the rotation, it wouldn't be complete surprise if Tavai becomes the primary middle linebacker before season's end. After all, Detroit declined to pick up Davis' fifth-year option this offseason, possibly making this Davis' last stand in Motown.
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Gets two-year extension
LBNew England Patriots
November 29, 2022
The Patriots signed Tavai to a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Returns to practice Monday
LBNew England Patriots
August 8, 2022
Tavai (leg) returned to practice Monday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
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Goes down with injury
LBNew England Patriots
Lower Leg
August 5, 2022
Tavai suffered what appears to be a lower right leg injury during the Patriots' practice Thursday, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
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Time up in Detroit
LBFree Agent
August 31, 2021
The Lions waived Tavai on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Struggles continue
LBDetroit Lions
August 16, 2021
After continuing to struggle in pass coverage, Tavai is not a lock to make the roster, Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic reports.
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