"Kevin was the new kid when we met in 10th grade. I was busy dancing; he was busy joining the football team. Eventually, our circles overlapped, and we started dating. By 11th grade, however, I dumped him. He wanted to do football camps all summer instead of hanging out with me. But by senior year, we got back together, and the rest is history. We've been together for over 15 years and have been married since 2018."
"Kevin played college football in Tennessee, and I attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. Being apart during that time was nice - we each had our own space to focus. After college, I had a hard time deciding whether to stay in D.C. or move to Tennessee to be with him. I knew being committed to Kevin would also mean being committed to his football career."
"Some people in the NFL compare being married to a player to being a military spouse. I don't think that's quite right (my grandpa was a military man, and I know we don't have the same safety concerns), but there are many similarities. I knew I couldn't get a traditional job, since we'd have to move suddenly if Kevin were traded."
Clarke Byard met Kevin Byard in 10th grade when she was dancing and he joined the football team. They dated, briefly split in 11th grade when he attended summer football camps, reunited in senior year, and have been together for over 15 years, marrying in 2018. Kevin played college football in Tennessee while Clarke attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., and they lived apart during college. The couple settled in Tennessee for Kevin’s professional start. The family includes three children: Eliana (6), Kevin IV (4), and Amari (2). Kevin remains a hands-on father and the family adapts to NFL-related moves.
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