Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Kevin Byard
Patriots· #31

KevinByard

Safety

  • 5'11"
  • 212 lbs
  • Age 33
40
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
1
Int
3
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Safety
Height
5'11"
Weight
212 lbs
Age
33
Born
August 17, 1993 · Lithonia, GA
College
Middle Tennessee
Experience
11th Season

Contract Details

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$7MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$7MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$7M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2016Draft Year
Round 3Round
Pick 64Overall
Middle TennesseeCollegeTENDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
40Tackles
20Solo
20Assisted
0.0Sacks
1.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
1Int
3Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026NE8400.013
2025CHI17930.078
2024CHI171302.017
Total1721,0116.03784

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Byard dealt with a minor chest issue during the week that stuck him with a 'questionable' tag Wednesday, but as expected, he'll be available for Week 7. He figures to play a near-every down role against a run-heavy Chicago offense.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1@ MIAW740.011
Oct 22@ CHIL730.000
Oct 18vs NYJW740.001

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Injury Status

QuestionableChest

questionable