Byard holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (tackles (career), interceptions (career), passes defended (career)). Jr. answers in sacks (career), forced fumbles (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Card value — head to head
Derwin James Jr.
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Kevin Byard
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $16 today. Kevin Byard carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +19% over five years).