Kevin Byard New England Patriots · #31
Kevin Byard is a Safety for the New England Patriots, drafted 64th overall, 2016. In 2026 he recorded 16 tackles.
Kevin Byard — the report card
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Where Kevin Byard stands
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Kevin Byard — every number, three levels deep
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Kevin Byard career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | PD | INT | FF | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16 | 58 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 16 | 87 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 90 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 16 | 84 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 111 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 88 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 108 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 130 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 17 | 93 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 158 | 912 | 79 | 35 | 4 | 6.0 |
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Are the New England Patriots built to win?
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The Ballad of Kevin Byard
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The beginning
Kevin Byard is a Safety for the New England Patriots, in his 11th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 64th overall, 2016 as a Safety.
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Kevin Byard is a New England Patriots safety, drafted 64th overall, 2016.
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Across 11 seasons (2016–2026) he has recorded 912 tackles, 6 sacks and 35 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 16 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 212 lbs
- Draft
- 64th overall, 2016
- Born
- Lithonia, GA
- Age
- 33
- Jersey
- #31
Kevin Byard is from Lithonia, GA and is 33 years old. He was drafted 64th overall, 2016 and plays safety at 5' 11", 212 lbs.
Over 11 seasons (2016–2026) he has recorded 912 tackles, 6 sacks and 35 interceptions. Byard is currently on the New England Patriots roster.
Kevin Byard is a long-time starting defensive back who has recorded 912 tackles with 35 interceptions and 79 passes defensed across 11 seasons (2016–2026).
Kevin Byard — frequently asked
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