Major Byrd

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-9.5
Weight:
200
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.
High School:
Myers Park

2023 - Redshirt Freshman Season
Appeared in one game while providing depth at defensive back.

2022 – True Freshman Season
A valuable squad member that provided depth at defensive back • Redshirted.

Myers Park High School
A four-year member of the Myers Park football program • Played his first two season at wide receiver before switching to defense • Tallied 105 tackles and four INTs over his final two seasons • Named a team captain • Helped Myers Park to the conference championship • Was an all-conference performer • Also competed in wrestling and track and field • Earned AB Honor Roll recognition • Coached by Curtis Fuller.

Personal
Son of Melody Birmingham and Courtland Byrd • Father, Courtland, played football at Purdue • Also had uncles and cousins who played football at Colorado St., Miami and New Mexico • Birthday is May 9.