Jahlani Tavai

Jahlani Tavai

27-Year-Old LinebackerLB
New England Patriots
2023 Fantasy Outlook
In his second campaign with the Patriots, Tavai notched 69 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 17 games. The 26-year-old, who entered the league as a second-rounder (by the Lions) in 2019, will continue to bring valuable physicality and versatility to New England's linebacker corps in 2023. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a two-year, $4.4 million contract with the Patriots in November of 2022.
Logs 110 tackles during 2023 season
LBNew England Patriots
January 14, 2024
Tavai recorded 110 tackles, two interceptions and a sack in 17 games with the Patriots during the 2023 regular season.
ANALYSIS
Per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site, Tavai finished the campaign as Pro Football Focus' fourth-ranked linebacker with an 86.5 grade, while taking a step forward as a hybrid ILB/OLB for the team. It's a role that the 2019 second-rounder is slated to reprise, with Tavai signed with New England through the 2024 season.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
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#% of Team Snaps

94687%
79873%
64959%
31829%
29627%
19718%
17716%
101%
10%
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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
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be on move
LBDetroit Lions
August 30, 2021
Tavai's name has come up in trade discussions, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The third-year linebacker offers some value on early downs and special teams, but Tavai's struggles in pass coverage have left him on the roster bubble for the Lions. Another team in need of depth at the position could be willing to give the 2019 second-round pick a fresh start.
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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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Will play Sunday
LBNew England Patriots
January 7, 2024
Tavai (teeth) is active Sunday against the Jets.
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Could play Week 18
LBNew England Patriots
Teeth
January 5, 2024
Tavai (teeth) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Limited practice Thursday
LBNew England Patriots
Teeth
January 4, 2024
Tavai (teeth) was a limited participant at the Patriots' practice Thursday.
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Records 10 tackles
LBNew England Patriots
January 1, 2024
Tavai finished with 10 tackles (four solo), including a tackle for a loss, in the Patriots' 27-21 defeat to the Bills on Sunday.
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Will play versus Denver
LBNew England Patriots
December 24, 2023
Tavai (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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