University of North Carolina Athletics
2024 Football Roster
Jersey Number 39
Major Byrd
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Sophomore
- 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.
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.
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