Byron Cowart was drafted No. 159 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 21 · #159 overall
Byron Cowart Maryland Draft
Byron Cowart was drafted No. 159 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #159
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1443rd at Maryland
The pick
How Byron Cowart came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 298 lbs
- Hometown
- Seffner, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 161 prospect61.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1443rd among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 964% of career value
- Final season
- 20245 years after the draft
Around pick 159
Who came off the board on either side of Byron Cowart.
Minnesota
Miami
Texas A&M
Texas
Maryland in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Maryland · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#71
Randy Starks
DT · TEN · 2004
Maryland · 2× Pro Bowl
#147
Quinton Jefferson
DT · SEA · 2016
Maryland
#70
Larry Webster
DT · MIA · 1992
Maryland
#96
Mark Duda
DT · ARI · 1983
Maryland
#216
Delbert Cowsette
DT · WAS · 2000
Maryland
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Byron Cowart in the 2019 NFL Draft
Byron Cowart is a Defensive tackle out of Maryland selected No. 159 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2019 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Byron Cowart drafted?
Byron Cowart was selected No. 159 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/byron-cowart.
What college did Byron Cowart play for?
Byron Cowart played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Byron Cowart's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/byron-cowart.