Muaaz Byard

2025 (Middle TN): Played in eight games and earned four starts

Finished ninth on the team in tackles with a career-best 37, including 4.5 TFLs, an interception, and two pass breakups
Was in on 321 snaps while also playing 86 on special teams
Registered five tackles in season opener against APSU, including four solos (had a PFF grade of 85.9 which ranked second highest on the team)
Earned the start against Wisconsin and led the team with a career-best eight tackles, including 1.5 TFLs
Collected eight stops, including 1.5 TFLs against Marshall in 71 total snaps
Had two tackles and two pass breakups against Missouri State
Turned in seven stops to go with his first career interception and a hurry at Delaware (had a 72.4 PFF grade)
Did not play against FIU, WKU, Sam Houston, or NMSU due to an injury

2024: Played in all 12 games and had one start

Enjoyed a career year with 20 total tackles, including 1.5 TFLs, two hurries, a fumble return, and a fumble recovery
Was in on 243 total plays (91 on special teams)
Had the second highest PFF grade on the team for special teams play (75.6)
Turned in one solo stop in 12 plays of his first collegiate game against Tennessee Tech
Had three stops in win over KSU
Recovered a fumble at JSU
Had three tackles and a forced fumble against Liberty
Collected three solo stops against FIU

2023: Did not play in any games

2022: Was redshirted

High School: Lettered in football at Dematha Catholic High School