Summary
Dell Pettus carries a 42.0 dynasty score, ranking 421 at DB. Pettus’s 2025 season was marked by a decline in production, particularly in efficiency, as he aged and his usage decreased. With 2 years remaining on his contract, Pettus’s role security is uncertain.
Projection Rationale
Pettus’s 2025 season stats, including 10 solo tackles and 1 sack, indicate a decline in production. His Verdict production grade at the 23rd percentile and efficiency grade at the 33rd percentile explain the gap between his usage and production. With 2 years remaining on his contract, Pettus’s role security is uncertain due to his declining production.
Injury Risk
No injury entries in 2025. Pettus’s Verdict durability grade percentile is 100th, indicating excellent durability, but his declining production trend increases his risk profile at age 24.
Opportunity Notes
Pettus’s snap share percentage trended down in 2025, from 10.1% on average to as low as 0.0% in Weeks 5-7. Pettus’s role is uncertain with the new defensive coordinator, Zak Kuhr.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Zak Kuhr coordinates a 3-4 defense with a 27.2% blitz rate. This scheme helps limit Pettus’s ceiling, as he is not suited for blitz-heavy defenses.
Trend Assessment
Declining. Pettus’s production declined, particularly in efficiency, as he aged and his usage decreased.
Ceiling / Floor
Pettus’s ceiling is DB2-DB3, requiring an uptick in his production and efficiency. His floor is DB5, referencing his trade value of 1,260.
Comparable Player
Timmy Lewis, 1987-1998.