MIAMI – Titans safety Kevin Byard won't be playing in Super Bowl LIV here today, and he's still coming to grips with that reality.
His team's season ended one win short of the big game.
But Byard's impact on a pair of MTSU products helped push them to get to the NFL, and they're now set to play in Super Bowl LIV.
On Sunday, Chiefs defensive back Charvarius Ward and 49ers receiver/return man Richie James will take the field at Hard Rock Stadium, having followed the path, and example, set by Byard, a third-round draft pick by the Titans who has blossomed into of the game's best safeties.
Here this week, both players gave a helmet tip to Byard.
"You watched K.B., and you knew he was all about his business, and he was a professional about everything he did," said James, teammates with Byard at MTSU. "I know I watched him, and I followed his example. And what he did, what I learned from him, it transfers to the league and it shows."
During the regular season, James averaged eight yards per return on 33 punts for the 49ers, and 21.4 yards on the 20 kickoffs he returned. He's played in all 18 games for the 49ers this season.
Ward, who arrived at MTSU the same year Byard was drafted by the Titans, said Byard's NFL success inspired players at the school. Ward trained with strength and conditioning coach Jason Spray, who also helped develop Byard.
Ward said Byard returned to campus to help the younger players, while also motivating them.
"He would always come back and do his spring workouts, and his work ethic is crazy," said Ward, Kansas City's fourth-leading tackler (74) who also has two interceptions. "He was leading the group, even when he wasn't on the team. And I remember he used to tell me that I had the talent, and the physical makeup to make it to the NFL. I just had to put in the hard work, and I listened to that, his advice.
"And just watching him and seeing his success, it gave me some inspiration knowing I could make it from Middle Tennessee. I really think it gave everybody hope, coming from MTSU. It gave me hope I could make it to the NFL."
Byard, who just finished his fourth NFL season, already has 17 NFL interceptions, and a Pro Bowl appearance to his name. An All-Pro in 2017, Byard earned a new contract last offseason. No one in the NFL has more interceptions than Byard since 2017.
At MTSU, Byard finished his career with 312 tackles and a school record 19 interceptions before being taken by the Titans in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
While making appearance on Radio Row this week, Byard said he's pulling for the MTSU products. He also reminded another player from MTSU, linebacker Darius Harris, is also a part of the Chiefs (he's on Injured Reserve).
Byard also said he's proud.
"Richie James, I remember when he came in as a freshman and I remember the summer workouts, watching how hard he was working, leading everybody in sprints. I already knew he was going to be special because he had the work ethic and I think he did follow me with how I did things," Byard said.
"And Charvarius, I think with both of them it shows you hard work comes first, and I really do think those guys exemplify what hard work is all about and getting to where they are right now.
"To have as many MTSU guys in this moment, and for them to do great things in their field, it's incredible."
A look back at safety Kevin Byard's 2019 season that saw him lead the team for the third consecutive season and tie for fourth in the NFL with five interceptions. (Photos: Donald Page)
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after an interception during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans before the AFC Championship game at the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26), free safety Kevin Byard (31), and strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) are seen walking out to the field prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans defends a receiver during the divisional playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Cornerback Adoree' Jackson #25 of the Tennessee Titans, Linebacker David Long Jr. #51 and Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Linebacker David Long Jr. #51 and Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Linebacker David Long Jr. #51, Safety Kevin Byard #31, and Outside linebacker Kamalei Correa #44 of the Tennessee Titans during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31, Linebacker David Long Jr. #51, and Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after an interception during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after an interception during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans celebrate after a big play during the divisional playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after a big play during the divisional playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after an interception during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans runs back an interception during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans, Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans, \and Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and The Tennessee Titans huddle before the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans in the tunnel before the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans in the locker room before the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the wildcard playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the wildcard playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the wildcard playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Tramaine Brock Sr. #35 of the Tennessee Titans during the wildcard playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 29, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans interception during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and Linebacker Rashaan Evans #54 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tyler Kaufman/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans runs out for intros before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tyler Kaufman/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans, and Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans greet the State Farm kid for the coin toss before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen /Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Cornerback Tramaine Brock Sr. #35 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans in the tunnel before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans runs on the field before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tyler Kaufman/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans defends a play during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans in the tunnel before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans sighting autographs during warm ups before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans in the defensive back group huddle during warm ups before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during warm ups before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans signs autograph for fan before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Alison P. McNabb/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans, Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans lined up for the coin toss during the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 07, 2019 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans, Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Oakland Raiders in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 03, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans partners with Campbell's chunky soup to help the the Bridge ministries in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 03, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans partners with Campbell's chunky soup to help the the Bridge ministries in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 03, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans partners with Campbell's chunky soup to help the the Bridge ministries in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 03, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans partners with Campbell's chunky soup to help the the Bridge ministries in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 03, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans partners with Campbell's chunky soup to help the the Bridge ministries in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans, and Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons #98 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans sign autographs for fans before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans safety Kevin Byard and his Byard Family Legacy Fund have teamed up with Eat Well Nashville and Cross Point Church to host a special Thanksgiving event for families in need in the greater Nashville community. Byard and his wife will hand out meals to families at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans safety Kevin Byard and his Byard Family Legacy Fund have teamed up with Eat Well Nashville and Cross Point Church to host a special Thanksgiving event for families in need in the greater Nashville community. Byard and his wife will hand out meals to families at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans safety Kevin Byard and his Byard Family Legacy Fund have teamed up with Eat Well Nashville and Cross Point Church to host a special Thanksgiving event for families in need in the greater Nashville community. Byard and his wife will hand out meals to families at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans safety Kevin Byard and his Byard Family Legacy Fund have teamed up with Eat Well Nashville and Cross Point Church to host a special Thanksgiving event for families in need in the greater Nashville community. Byard and his wife will hand out meals to families at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 24, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 24, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans with military service members during the introductions before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans making a tackle during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans running through the smoke with Service Member during introductions before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans player arrivals before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 03, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 03, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans during pregame warmups before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 03, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 02, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans, Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Carolina Panthers in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 02, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans, Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Carolina Panthers in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans greeting the Farm Bureau kid captain before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Outside linebacker Kamalei Correa #44 of the Tennessee Titans, Logan Ryan #26, Kevin Byard #31 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Aaron Doster/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans giving gear to fans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans runs out of the tunnel during introductions before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - October 20, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans celebrating during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans running during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 13, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Denver Broncos on Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 13, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Denver Broncos on Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 10, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 06, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans interception celebration during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 06, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 06, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 06, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 06, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after a bit stop during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 03, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans at the Food and Wine festival in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans at the Food and Wine festival in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 - Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans jersey swap during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans, Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans, Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and the Farm Bureau Kid's Captain during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 - Students receive new shoes and socks at Robert Churchwell Museum Magnet Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 - Students receive new shoes and socks at Robert Churchwell Museum Magnet Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 - Students receive new shoes and socks at Robert Churchwell Museum Magnet Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans and quarterback Baker Mayfield during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans back of jersey with grass stains during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans celebration during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans interception during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 07, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before Cleveland Browns in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans interception during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 28, 2019 - Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans, and Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason travel day before the Chicago Bears in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - August 25, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans leaves the field after the preseason home game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans talking after the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 10, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 10, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 10, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 08, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans in the locker room during the preseason game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans at Lincoln Financial Field in Pennsylvania, PA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 07, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans during the travel day before preseason in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 07, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans during the travel day before preseason in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 06, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans and Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 03, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans and Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of Tennessee Titans signing autographs during the Titans Kickoff Party at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 03, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans during the Titans Kickoff Party at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 01, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans in the weight room during training camp at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 01, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans in the weight room during training camp at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 01, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans in the weight room during training camp at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 01, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans in the weight room during training camp at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 01, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans in the weight room during training camp at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 29, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 27, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans signing autographs with fans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 27, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans talks to the media at the press conference before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans talks to the media at the press conference before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans talks to the media at the press conference before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans talks to the media at the press conference before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans talks to the media at the press conference before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans talks to the media at the press conference before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans talks to the media at the press conference before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans arrives before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Safety Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans arrives before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 04, 2019 - Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans during OTA practice in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 10, 2019 - Kevin Byard #31 of Tennessee Titans portrait during Media Day at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
