35Muaaz Byard
LB · RS SR/TR
5-SRTRANSFER
Middle Tennessee → UAB
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Bio
Muaaz Byard is a middle linebacker for UAB, standing 6'2" and weighing 230 pounds. The York, Pennsylvania native transferred from Middle Tennessee, where he appeared in eight games with four starts during the 2025 season. He recorded 37 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, an interception, and two pass breakups while logging 321 defensive snaps. Against Wisconsin, Byard earned a start and posted a career-high eight tackles with 1.5 TFLs. In 2024, he played all 12 games and totaled 20 tackles with 1.5 TFLs, two hurries, and a fumble recovery across 243 total plays. From DeMatha Catholic (Md.) · York, PA.
Muaaz Byard appeared in 8 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight6'2"Weight230 lbHometownYork, PAHigh schoolDeMatha Catholic (Md.)ConferenceAmerican AthleticPrevious schoolMiddle TennesseeTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
7
TACKLES
1.5
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
DEMATHA CATHOLIC (MD.)York, PA
MIDDLE TENNESSEE2022 – 2025
UAB2026 — present
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