Don’t look now, but a Tennessee Titans player is getting serious national recognition in a list of the best players in the league going into 2022.
Titans safety Kevin Byard not only landed at No. 34 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022 list, he was also the highest-ranked player at his position. What a jump for the veteran, who didn’t even make the list, which is compiled based on player voting, in 2021.
Those who follow the Titans have known for years now that Byard is among the best safeties in the NFL, and he further cemented that during the 2022 campaign.
After a down year in 2021, Byard played a huge role in the Titans’ defensive turnaround, notching five interceptions, one sack, 13 passes defensed and a pair of defensive touchdowns.
THE top safety on the #NFLTop100 @KevinByard
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— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) August 21, 2022
In coverage, the Middle Tennessee State product allowed a completion rate of 51.7 percent and a QB rating of 68.7 on passes thrown his way, and earned Pro Football Focus’ highest overall and coverage grades at his position.
Humbled! It means a lot to be recognized by other players across the league.
Next year let’s get Top 10 🤫 https://t.co/8d9p2mG96n
— Kevin Byard (@KevinByard) August 21, 2022
A former third-round pick of the Titans in 2016, Byard has been more than Tennessee could have ever hoped for. He’s a great player, a great leader, and an all-around class act.
Now, he’s looked at as the best safety in the game by his peers, an honor that is well-deserved.
