95th percentile
S GRADE RECEIPT
Kevin Byard
New England Patriots / FS / Healthy
Model version: player-forecast-v24 Data updated: August 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT
NFSMELL RATING87.3A-
POSITION RANK#7of 70 rated Ss
WHY THIS RATING
Grade components
High-end production forecastevidence-shrunk multi-season
Current form89.0
Player-created value88.1
Next-season projection84.1
Production forecast87.3
Position-relative forecast grade87.3
Model receipt
Safety production balances coverage results, breakups, tackling, pressure, backfield disruption, and missed tackles.
The displayed performance component is recency-weighted across qualifying 2025, 2024, 2023 seasons.
Prospect pedigree and testing are context only; qualifying NFL production is authoritative.
The non-QB forecast target is next-season position-relative production, not an independent film or talent grade.
2025 PERFORMANCE
Position-specific metrics
19th percentile
51st percentile
69th percentile
57th percentile
20th percentile
70th percentile
37th percentile
85.1 season score1,220 qualifying plays