Willie Byrd

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Willie Byrd
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Born: (1983-07-19) July 19, 1983 (age 34)
Boynton Beach, FL
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) DB
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 198 lb (90 kg)
College Miles College
Career history
As player
2008 Calgary Stampeders
2008 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2010 Saskatchewan Roughriders
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career stats
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Willie Byrd is an American professional football player who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Byrd has previously played in the CFL for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders, spending most of his time on special teams. [1] Byrd played college football at four different schools (William Penn, Garden State Community College, North Dakota State and Miles College). [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Willie Byrd". Saskatchewan Roughriders . Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  2. ↑ "Willie Byrd, CB, Miles". Consensus Draft Services. Retrieved 2010-07-17.


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