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Kevin 
Byard

S
#31
|
NE Patriots
5'11"
212lbs
33y/o
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Overall Grade '26
59.9
3rd/5 - Ss
Snap Count '26
50
3rd/5 - Ss
Interceptions '26
0
2nd/5 - Ss
Pass Breakups '26
0
1st/5 - Ss
Kevin Byard headshot
Kevin
Byard
S
#31
|
NE Patriots
BIO
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/11/2026
Kevin Byard is a safety for the New England Patriots who earned a 59.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 3rd among 5 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 56.8 ranked 3rd among 5 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 61.4 ranked 4th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Byard broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 118.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 1 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 3 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

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

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

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
59.9
AVG
3rd/5 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
56.8
AVG
3rd/5 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
70.2
AVG
1st/5 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
61.4
AVG
4th/5 Ss

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
3
4th/5 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
0
2nd/5 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
2nd/5 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
1
3rd/5 Ss

Defense

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Rank
4
th
Solo Tackles
3
1
st
Assists
2
1
st
Forced Fumbles
0
4
th
Stops
0
1
st
Sacks
0
1
st
Missed Tackles
0
2
nd
Interceptions
0
1
st
Passer Rating Allowed
118.8
1
st
Yards per Reception Allowed
13
2
nd
Total Pressures
0
1
st
PBUs
0
3
rd
Receptions Allowed
1

Snaps

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Rank
3
rd
Total Snaps
50
3
rd
Run Defense Snaps
22
2
nd
Pass Rush Snaps
2
4
th
Coverage Snaps
26
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