Kevin Byard ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Byard in the top 1% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Byard a career score of 85, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
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An all-time caliber defensive back (top 1% all-time) who combined elite production with exceptional availability — almost never missed time. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Career Value · VORP
253 career value over replacement — #211 all-time of 4,649. 25.3/season above a replacement-level S.
Career Profile
Pick #64 (Rd 3) · TEN · 2016 · +39 vs expected KV-H
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#61 all-time in Int (36). 1 behind Tory James for #60 — on pace in ~1 season
Worth 253 points of value above a freely-available replacement safety — top 6% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 10 of 10 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +25.3 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
10 seasons × ~25.3 surplus ≈ VORP 253
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SAF
89% match