Byron Cowart, DT, Maryland. Ranked #290 overall on the 2019 consensus board (Round 7 projection); New England drafted him in Round 5, pick 159.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
33ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | NE | 12-4 | — | — | 1 | 17% | 10 |
| '20 | NE | 7-9 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 48% | 64 |
| '22 | IND | 4-12 | 2 | — | 3 | 20% | 14 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 5 | 3 | 15 | 28% | 29 | |
| '24 | CHI | 5-12 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 36% | 43 |
| Career | — | 10 | 7 | 26 | 31% | 33 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2019 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'3"
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Frame profile.
Weight
298 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.75"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2019 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
5.16 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
30"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
111"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
26 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Byron Cowart leads all DTs from the 2019 draft class in career tackles for loss.