D.J. Reed
Jamel Dean
VS
3–2
categories
Reed leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
Rebuildvs
Tale of the tape
460
359
2.0
1.0
8
11
5
3
57
61
The verdict
Reed holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (tackles (career), sacks (career), forced fumbles (career)). Dean answers in interceptions (career), passes defended (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Reed · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Dean · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
D.J. Reed
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+15%
Legacy floor100%
Jamel Dean
$12
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictD.J. Reed is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $12). Jamel Dean carries more projected upside (+17% vs. +15% over five years).