ACTIVE
KevinByard
SS#31NE Patriots
5'11" • 212lbs • 33y/o
- Overall Grade '26
- 51.3
- 74th/91 - Ss
- Snap Count '26
- 415
- 28th/160 - Ss
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- 38th/91 - Ss
- WK 8 MATCHUP
- @ MIA 11/1, 9:25 PM
Kevin
Byard
S
#31
|
NE Patriots
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/31/2026
Kevin Byard is a safety for the New England Patriots who earned a 51.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 74th among 91 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 46.2 ranked 77th among 91 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 65.8 ranked 58th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Byard broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 105.3 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 10 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 24 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
New England Patriots
2026 - Present
Chicago Bears
2024 - 2025
Philadelphia Eagles
2023
Tennessee Titans
2016 - 2023
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
2014
Honors
Honors
Honor
Year
AP first-team All-Pro
2017, 2021
PFF101
2017, 2018, 2021
PFF first-team All-Pro
2017, 2021
Pro Bowl selection
2017, 2021
Best in Pass Coverage
2021
PFF second-team All-Pro
2018
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PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
51.3
AVG
74th/91 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
46.2
AVG
77th/91 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
63.2
AVG
34th/91 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
65.8
AVG
58th/91 Ss
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
24
36th/91 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
0
38th/91 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
4
14th/91 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
10
45th/91 Ss
Defense
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Rank
36
th
Solo Tackles
24
5
th
Assists
14
20
th
Forced Fumbles
0
46
th
Stops
6
28
th
Sacks
0
43
rd
Missed Tackles
4
38
th
Interceptions
0
47
th
Passer Rating Allowed
105.3
60
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
12.2
14
th
Total Pressures
4
11
th
PBUs
2
45
th
Receptions Allowed
10
Rank
28
th
Total Snaps
415
25
th
Run Defense Snaps
157
23
rd
Pass Rush Snaps
11
26
th
Coverage Snaps
247
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