Byron Cowart was selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round (159th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Byron Cowart was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round (159th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.

CAREER NOTES

• Began his collegiate career at Auburn before transferring to Maryland for his senior season.
• Sat out FBS his junior season while enrolled at Hillsborough Community College.

SEASONAL REVIEWS

Senior Year – Maryland (2018):

• Started all 12 games on the defensive line and totaled 38 tackles on the season to go with five tackles for loss and two interceptions.
• Made Terrapin debut starting at defensive end against #23 Texas (9/1), making two tackles.
• Posted four tackles, including a sack, at Bowling Green (9/8).
• Notched three tackles, a sack and a forced fumble vs. Minnesota (9/22).
• Had a career day against Rutgers (10/13), posting an interception and 2.0 tackles for loss, including a sack.
• Totaled a career-best seven tackles at #19 Iowa (10/20).
• Recorded second interception of the season vs. Michigan State (11/3).

Junior Year (2017):

• Departed Auburn early in the fall semester and enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. 

Sophomore Year – Auburn (2016):

• Played in 10 games at defensive end, totaling six tackles.

Freshman Year – Auburn (2015):

• True freshman who was in the rotation at defensive end. Played in every game, totaling six tackles.
• Saw first action against Louisville, assisting on two tackles.

PERSONAL:

• Led the Armwood Hawks to the state championship game as a junior and senior.
• Finished with 185 career tackles and 29 sacks.
• Florida Class 6A player of the year as a senior.
• Was also a basketball and track letterman.