Dennis byrd biography

American football player (1966–2016)

For the defensive lineman for the Boston Patriots, see Dennis Byrd (American football, born 1946).

American football player

Dennis DeWayne Byrd (October 5, 1966 – October 15, 2016) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end and defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).

He played college football for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Dennis byrd biography

He played for the Jets for four seasons beginning in 1989. Over his four seasons, he recorded 28 sacks and 110 tackles. His career ended when he was paralyzed following a collision with a teammate during a game. Through rehabilitation, he later managed to walk again.

Byrd was killed in a car accident near Claremore, Oklahoma, on October 15, 2016, 10 days after his 50th birthday.^[1]

Career

Byrd attended Mustang High School in Mustang, Oklahoma.

In his senior year, he was named an All-State defensive end.^[2] He enrolled