Kevin Byard, S, Middle Tennessee State. Ranked #135 overall on the 2016 consensus board (Round 4 projection); Tennessee drafted him in Round 3, pick 64.
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
93STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
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| '18 | TEN | 9-7 | 4 | 8 | 51 | 100% | 97 |
| '19 | TEN | 9-7 | 5 | 9 | 52 | 99% | 94 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 9 | 17 | 103 | 99% | 96 | |
| '20 | TEN | 11-5 | 1 | 7 | 69 | 98% | 91 |
| '21 | TEN | 12-5 | 5 | 13 | 42 | 96% | ★†85 |
| '22 | TEN | 7-10 | 4 | 6 | 56 | 98% | 88 |
| '23 | PHI | 11-6 | 1 | 3 | 68 | 100% | 97 |
| '24 | CHI | 5-12 | 1 | 7 | 70 | 99% | 93 |
| '25 | CHI | 11-6 | 7 | 8 | 58 | 100% | ★†97 |
| Career | — | 28 | 61 | 466 | 99% | 93 | |
Size & Length
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Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All S in the 2016 draft class.
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Arm Length
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Hand Size
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Athletic Profile
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Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Kevin Byard leads all Ss from the 2016 draft class in career solo tackles.