PROB
KevinByard
SS#31NE Patriots
5'11" • 212lbs • 33y/o
- Overall Grade '26
- 51.3
- 78th/98 - Ss
- Snap Count '26
- 350
- 29th/155 - Ss
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- 33rd/98 - Ss
- WK 7 MATCHUP
- @ CHI 10/23, 12:15 AM
Kevin
Byard
S
#31
|
NE Patriots
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/22/2026
Kevin Byard is a safety for the New England Patriots who earned a 51.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 78th among 98 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 47.4 ranked 79th among 98 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 62.9 ranked 68th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Byard broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 110.6 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 9 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 19 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
78th/98 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
47.4
AVG
79th/98 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
67.0
AVG
27th/98 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
62.9
AVG
68th/98 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
19
42nd/98 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
0
33rd/98 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
4
10th/98 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
9
52nd/98 Ss
Defense
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Rank
42
nd
Solo Tackles
19
8
th
Assists
11
17
th
Forced Fumbles
0
52
nd
Stops
5
26
th
Sacks
0
44
th
Missed Tackles
3
33
rd
Interceptions
0
59
th
Passer Rating Allowed
110.6
64
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
12.9
10
th
Total Pressures
4
9
th
PBUs
2
52
nd
Receptions Allowed
9
Snaps
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Rank
29
th
Total Snaps
350
30
th
Run Defense Snaps
132
25
th
Pass Rush Snaps
9
27
th
Coverage Snaps
209
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