Demetrius Byrd

Former professional football player

American Miami, Florida, USA Cancer

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional football player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/06/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceMiami, Florida, USA
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Demetrius Byrd

29/07/2026

Former LSU and NFL wide receiver Demetrius Byrd was arrested in Miami Beach after an argument with another passenger on a public bus escalated, with police saying he displayed a bladed multi-tool and asked "Who wants to die?". He was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was later granted a $5,000 bond but was also ordered to appear before a judge regarding an outstanding domestic violence warrant.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDemetrius Byrd
Known ForWide receiver for LSU and the San Diego Chargers; scored a game-winning 22-yard touchdown against Auburn in 2007
CollegeLSU Tigers
NFL DraftSelected by the San Diego Chargers in the 7th round of the 2009 NFL Draft

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeLouisiana State University (LSU)
Junior CollegePearl River Community College
High SchoolMiami Central Senior High School

Personal Life

ParentsSharon Byrd
Siblings
  • Terrance
  • Monique

Family

MotherSharon Byrd
Siblings
  • Terrance
  • Monique

Career

PositionsWide receiver
College Career
  • Transferred to LSU from Pearl River Community College
  • Played in 27 games with 17 starts for LSU
  • Recorded 72 receptions for 1,134 yards and 11 touchdowns in his LSU career
  • Was part of the 2007 BCS national championship team at LSU
Professional Career
  • Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2009
  • Reportedly worked as a trainer and insurance salesman by 2015
  • Reportedly worked as an independent insurance agent and personal trainer by 2015
  • Did not appear in a game for the San Diego Chargers after being drafted

Favourites

HobbyDancing

Style Quotient

Notable TraitKnown on the team for his Michael Jackson-style dance moves

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Played in a junior college national title game with Pearl River CC before winning a BCS national title with LSU.
2. Was involved in a serious car accident shortly before the 2009 NFL Draft.
3. Was drafted while hospitalized after the accident.
4. Was reported to have fallen to the seventh round after the car crash, despite being viewed as a touted prospect beforehand.

Also born on 30 June

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