69th percentile
DT GRADE RECEIPT
D.J. Jones
Denver Broncos / DT1 / Healthy
Model version: player-forecast-v24 Data updated: August 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT
NFSMELL RATING69.0C+
POSITION RANK#61of 90 rated DTs
WHY THIS RATING
Grade components
Rotation-level forecastevidence-shrunk multi-season
Current form68.0
Player-created value68.7
Next-season projection70.4
Production forecast69.0
Position-relative forecast grade69.0
Model receipt
Interior-line production uses pressure, non-sack backfield disruption, tackling, missed tackles, forced fumbles, and availability.
The displayed performance component is recency-weighted across qualifying 2025, 2024, 2023 seasons.
Prospect pedigree and testing are context only; qualifying NFL production is authoritative.
The non-QB forecast target is next-season position-relative production, not an independent film or talent grade.
2025 PERFORMANCE
Position-specific metrics
18th percentile
44th percentile
66th percentile
49th percentile
45th percentile
70.2 season score498 qualifying plays