Byron Cowart

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Byron Cowart
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No. 93 – Chicago Bears
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1996-05-20) May 20, 1996 (age 27)
Seffner, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school: Armwood (Seffner, Florida)
College: Auburn (2015–2017)
Maryland (2018)
NFL draft: 2019  / Round: 5 / Pick: 159
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:41
Sacks:1.0
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Byron Cowart (born May 20, 1996) is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland and Auburn and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. [1] Entering college, he was regarded as the #1 overall recruit by ESPN and Rivals. [2]

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College career

Cowart was the #1 high school recruit and committed to Auburn in 2015. [1] However he struggled to get playing time in his first two seasons. [3] After appearing in the team's first two games, Cowart left Auburn early in the 2017 season and attended Hillsborough Community College (HCC) near his Florida home. [3] In December he announced he was transferring to Maryland for the 2018 season. [3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		298 lb
(135 kg)		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		5.16 s1.81 s2.99 s4.62 s7.66 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		26 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [4] [5]

New England Patriots

Cowart was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round (159th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. [6] He played in five games as a rookie.

Cowart was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on October 12, 2020, [7] and was activated on October 21. [8]

In Week 14 of the 2020 season against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football , Cowart recorded his first career sack on Jared Goff during the 24–3 loss. [9]

On August 31, 2021, Cowart was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list to start the season. [10] On July 22, 2022, the Patriots waived Cowart. [11]

Indianapolis Colts

On July 23, 2022, Cowart was claimed by the Indianapolis Colts. [12]

Kansas City Chiefs

Cowart signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 24, 2023. [13] He was released on May 10, 2023. [14]

Houston Texans

On May 18, 2023, Cowart signed with the Houston Texans. [15] He was released on August 29, 2023. [16]

Miami Dolphins

On September 19, 2023, Cowart was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins. [17] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract. [18]

Chicago Bears

On March 18, 2024, Cowart signed with the Chicago Bears. [19]

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  2. ↑ "Byron Cowart, 2015 Strongside Defensive End - Rivals.com". N.rivals.com. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 "Former No. 1 prospect Byron Cowart transfers to Maryland after two seasons at Auburn". baltimoresun.com. December 17, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
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  5. ↑ "Byron Cowart, Maryland, DT, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  6. ↑ "NFL draft 2019: Patriots trade up, draft DE Byron Cowart with the 159th pick". Pats Pulpit. April 27, 2019.
  7. ↑ Inabinett, Mark (October 12, 2020). "Patriots put Byron Cowart on reserve/COVID-19". AL.com. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
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  10. ↑ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City". Patriots.com. September 1, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Patriots release DL Byron Cowart; WR Malcolm Perry placed on Reserve/Retired". Patriots.com. July 22, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Colts Claim DT Byron Cowart Off Waivers, Waive DE Scott Patchan". Colts.com. July 23, 2022.
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