JSU CAREER:
2009: saw action in six of the Gamecocks’ 11 games as a sophomore…recorded three tackles on the year, two of which were solo…registered one tackle at Alabama A&M (9/19) at Nicholls State (9/26)...registered one tackle and punted one time for 52 yards versus UT Martin (10/3)...punted one time for 42 yards against Tennessee Tech (11/14).
2008: Saw action as a reserve outside linebacker in four games, totaling four tackles with a fumble recovery…recorded a season-high three tackles and recovered a fumble against Alabama A&M (9/6)…had one stop in the Tennessee Tech game (11/8).
2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Laron White at Tanner High School…was a First-Team All-Area selection in 2006 and All-County as a senior…finished with 33 catches for 418 yards and five touchdowns as a senior, highlighted by an 85 yard touchdown reception vs Hatton in 2006…named to the Decatur Daily All-Area team…team posted a 10-3 record his junior season and 10-2 his senior year.
PERSONAL: Full name is Roderick Cordell Byrd…born Nov. 9, 1988...son of Willie and Mary Byrd…has a sister, Candace…undeclared major at JSU.
Byrd’s CAREER STATS
Year G UA A Total TFL Yds PD FF FR
2008 4 0 4 4 0.0 0 0 0 1
2009 6 2 1 3 0.0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 10 2 5 7 0.0 0 0 0 1
ByRD’s CAREER HIGH GAME STATS
No. Opponent Date
Tackles 1 3x, last vs. UT Martin 10/3/09
Tackles for loss
Sacks
PBU
Punts 1 2x last vs. Tenn. Tech 11/14/09
Average 52.0 vs. UT Martin 10/3/09
LNG Punt 52 vs. UT Martin 10/3/09
