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Kevin Byard is 33 years old, born August 17, 1993. Byard is 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) and 212 lb (96 kg). Byard plays safety for the New England Patriots (as of November 3, 2026). Byard's 2026 salary is $7,000,000, under a contract through 2026. Byard was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2016, round 3, pick 64, out of Middle Tennessee.
Kevin Byard at a glance
- Age33 born August 17, 1993
- Height5 ft 11 in 180 cm
- Weight212 lb 96 kg
- Experience11th season debut 2016
- CollegeMiddle Tennessee
- 2026 salary$7 million contract through 2026
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Kevin Byard stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | at Dolphins | W 24–19 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | at Bears | L 24–30 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | vs Jets | W 26–19 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | vs Raiders | W 45–17 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | at Bills | W 29–26 | 2 | 0 |
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Contract
Kevin Byard contract
- 2026 salary$7 million
- Signed through2026
- WithNew England Patriots
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.3 million |
| 2017 | $618,566 |
| 2018 | $784,566 |
| 2019 | $11 million |
| 2020 | $9.1 million |
| 2021 | $11.7 million |
| 2022 | $12.5 million |
| 2023 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $8 million |
| 2025 | $7 million |
| 2026 | $7 million |
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Kevin Byard is on the New England Patriots, coached by Mike Vrabel.
- BornAugust 17, 1993, Lithonia, GA, USA
- Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight212 lb (96 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2016, round 3, pick 64
- Drafted byTennessee Titans
- Debut2016
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- Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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