31Kevin Byard III
S · 11th season
YR 11
Current depth chart
FS1StarterYR 11
Depth relationships
FS131Kevin Byard IIISELECTED
FS226Jaylen Reed→Bio
Kevin Byard III is a free safety for the New England Patriots standing 5'11" and weighing 212 pounds. The Lithonia, Georgia native was selected by Tennessee in the third round (64th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Middle Tennessee State. Entering his 11th season, Byard recorded 7 interceptions and 8 passes defended in 2025.
Kevin Byard III played 1 game in 2025 with a 100% share of defensive snaps.
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Player information
Height5'11"Weight212 lbHometownLithonia, GAAge33CollegeMiddle Tennessee StateDraftedRound 3 · #64 overall · 2016 · TENExperience10 NFL seasons
Contract
$7.0Mper year · AAV
Years 1Guaranteed $6.2MCap 2.3%
#24 of 139 · S market by AAV
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
0
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE2011 – 2015
TITANS2016 – 2022
Drafted · Round 3 · Pick 64
EAGLES2023
BEARS2024 – 2025
PATRIOTS2026 — present