Jahlani Tavai
27-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
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8
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Tavai recorded a career-high 110 tackles to go along with two interceptions and a sack in 17 games with the Patriots during the 2023 regular season. In the process, the 27-year-old - who joined the league as a second-round pick of the Lions in 2019 - took a step forward as a hybrid ILB/OLB for the team. He's slated to reprise that role in a defense that now will be led by new coordinator DeMarcus Covington. Read Past Outlooks
Agrees to three-year extension
Tavai and the Patriots agreed to terms Tuesday on a three-year extension with a $15 million base value, and that can reach $21 million with incentives, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Tavai has entrenched himself as a key member of New England's starting linebacker corps, playing a hybrid ILB/OLB role that saw him record 110 tackles, two interceptions and a sack in 17 games last season. He now joins DT Christian Barmore, RB Rhamondre Stevenson and C David Andrews as players who were entering the final year of their contracts but have re-signed under new coach Jerod Mayo. Tavai is well positioned to repeat as a worthwhile fantasy option in IDP formats in new defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington's scheme.
Tavai has entrenched himself as a key member of New England's starting linebacker corps, playing a hybrid ILB/OLB role that saw him record 110 tackles, two interceptions and a sack in 17 games last season. He now joins DT Christian Barmore, RB Rhamondre Stevenson and C David Andrews as players who were entering the final year of their contracts but have re-signed under new coach Jerod Mayo. Tavai is well positioned to repeat as a worthwhile fantasy option in IDP formats in new defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington's scheme.
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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 lbsHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
31.88 inPast Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Logs 110 tackles during 2023 season
Tavai recorded 110 tackles, two interceptions and a sack in 17 games with the Patriots during the 2023 regular season.
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Will play Sunday
Tavai (teeth) is active Sunday against the Jets.
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Could play Week 18
Tavai (teeth) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Limited practice Thursday
Tavai (teeth) was a limited participant at the Patriots' practice Thursday.
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Records 10 tackles
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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Nabs extension from Pats
Tavai, who recorded a career-high 110 tackles in 2023, agreed to a three-year extension with the Patriots on Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Tavai tied for the second-most tackles on the Patriots in 2023, helping him earn a deal that could be worth up to $21 million. The emerging linebacker began his career ascent when he joined New England in 2021 after two years with the Lions, and he's proven highly durable by appearing in all 17 regular-season games in both of the last two campaigns.
Tavai tied for the second-most tackles on the Patriots in 2023, helping him earn a deal that could be worth up to $21 million. The emerging linebacker began his career ascent when he joined New England in 2021 after two years with the Lions, and he's proven highly durable by appearing in all 17 regular-season games in both of the last two campaigns.