DB · NE · #31
Kevin Byard
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 212 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 17, 1993 (age 33.1)
- College
- Middle Tennessee State
Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent.
Traded from TEN to PHI (Oct 23, 2023).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,429
Range 3,155–3,698
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Elite DB production now; the age curve is already in the score.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
160.9 pts
9.5 PPG · 17.0 games
60.6 solo · 0.7 sacks · 3.6 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchByard had 2 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB115. DB11 slipped to DB115 last year; that's the warning. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
5.3
PPG
5.3
Positional finish
DB115
Key stats
- Solo: 2
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB115 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB11 | 166.0 | 9.8 | 58 | — | 7 |
| 2024 | DB4 | 188.0 | 11.1 | 70 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | DB23 | 147.0 | 9.2 | 68 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | DB19 | 143.8 | 8.5 | 57 | — | 4 |
| 2021 | DB13 | 154.8 | 9.1 | 42 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 | DB13 | 147.0 | 9.2 | 69 | — | 1 |
| 2019 | DB8 | 136.0 | 8.5 | 53 | — | 5 |
| 2018 | DB7 | 146.5 | 9.2 | 53 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 | DB1 | 183.8 | 11.5 | 58 | — | 8 |
| 2016 | DB20 | 96.5 | 6.0 | 44 | 1 | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 5.3 | SEA | 64 plays · 52% pass | 2 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 99.8% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2023· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 1
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 7.0%
Durability
- 202316 G
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
- 17.0 projected games — last three seasons at a full slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Kevin Byard's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Byard scores 3,429 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Kevin Byard's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 9.5 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Kevin Byard in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.