Summary
JuJu Smith-Schuster carries a 54.0 dynasty score, ranking 9 at DEF. The Steelers’ defense scored 69 fantasy points in 17 games in 2025. JuJu Smith-Schuster is 28 years old with 2 years remaining on his contract.
Projection Rationale
The Steelers’ defense scored 69 fantasy points in 17 games in 2025. JuJu Smith-Schuster has 2 years remaining on his contract, which provides some role security.
Injury Risk
No injury entries in 2025. JuJu Smith-Schuster is 28 years old, which puts him in a moderate injury risk category.
Opportunity Notes
The Steelers’ defense played in 100% of defensive snaps in 2025. With the team’s coaching change and the aging defense, the role is not secure.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Patrick Graham coordinates a 3-4 defense with a 21.7% blitz rate. The blitz rate may help or limit the team’s ceiling, as it can create turnovers but also puts pressure on the defense.
Trend Assessment
Declining. The Steelers’ defense scored 69 fantasy points in 17 games in 2025, a 2.5% decrease from 2024. As the defense ages and the team transitions to a new coaching staff, production will continue to decline.
Ceiling / Floor
Ceiling: DEF3-DEF5. The team needs to improve its efficiency to reach this range. Floor: DEF6-DEF8. If the team’s defense continues to decline, it may drop to this range.
Comparable Player
Tampa 2-Defense, 1990-1997.