DB · NE · #31
Kevin Byard
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 212 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 17, 1993 (age 33.2)
- College
- Middle Tennessee State
He ranks DB148 through 5 games, down from DB11. Early, not a finished step down; the downside gets steeper at 33.2.
Traded from TEN to PHI (Oct 23, 2023).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,448
Range 3,172–3,719
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 total FP
22.5 pts
4.5 PPG
9 solo
Week 6 projection
6.1 pts
vs NYJ · floor–ceiling 2.6–9.9
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 9 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB148 through 5 games. From DB11 to DB148 through 5 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. At 33, age is the lead risk for a DB. 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
22.5
PPG
4.5
Rank so far
DB148
Key stats
- Solo: 9
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
3/5 Bust 60%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB148so far | 22.5 | 4.5 | 9 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB11 | 166.0 | 9.8 | 58 | — | 7 |
| 2024 | DB4 | 188.0 | 11.1 | 70 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | DB24 | 147.0 | 9.2 | 68 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | DB19 | 143.8 | 8.5 | 57 | — | 4 |
| 2021 | DB14 | 154.8 | 9.1 | 42 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 | DB14 | 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 W5 | 2.3Bust | LV | 65 plays · 52% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 4.5Bust | BUF | 72 plays · 51% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 6.0 | JAX | 57 plays · 54% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 4.5Bust | PIT | 50 plays · 44% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 5.3 | SEA | 64 plays · 52% pass | 2 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 99.8% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 1
- Hurries
- 1
- Missed tackle %
- 7.0%
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
- 20265 G
- 17.0 projected games — recent completed 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 3,448 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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. 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.