Byard holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (tackles (career), sacks (career), interceptions (career)). Gilman answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Gilman · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Byard · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Alohi Gilman
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Kevin Byard
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictKevin Byard is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $5.0). Kevin Byard carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).