1. Jairus Keelon Byrd was born on October 7,1986 and is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League.
22 Facts About Jairus Byrd
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Jairus Byrd was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft.
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Jairus Byrd played quarterback, wide receiver, safety and special teams.
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Jairus Byrd had 10 kickoff returns, 15 punt returns, and 18 punts.
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Jairus Byrd enrolled in the University of Oregon, where he played for the Oregon Ducks football team.
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In 2006 Jairus Byrd was a freshman All-American second-team selection by The Sporting News and was the Pac-10 co-freshman player of the year.
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Jairus Byrd started the last 11 games at cornerback, recording 56 tackles and five interceptions.
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Jairus Byrd started all 13 games for the Ducks, recording 64 tackles, a sack, and a conference leading seven interceptions.
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Jairus Byrd started 13 games and finished with 83 tackles and five interceptions.
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Jairus Byrd finished his college career starting 37 of 39 games, with 203 tackles, 17 interceptions, a sack, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.
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Jairus Byrd was the third safety drafted in 2009, behind Patrick Chung and Louis Delmas.
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The next week against the Carolina Panthers, Jairus Byrd had his second straight game of two interceptions, both of them coming off Jake Delhomme, bringing his total to five.
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In Week 8 against the Houston Texans, Jairus Byrd recorded two interceptions for the third consecutive week, bringing his total to seven.
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Jairus Byrd intercepted his ninth pass of the season off of Matt Cassel of the Kansas City Chiefs.
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On December 23,2009, Jairus Byrd was placed on season ending injured reserve.
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Jairus Byrd finished the season starting 11 of 14 games, recording 45 tackles and nine interceptions.
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Jairus Byrd was a member of the Sporting News all-rookie team.
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In five seasons with Buffalo, Jairus Byrd intercepted 22 passes and forced 11 fumbles, making three Pro Bowl appearances.
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On March 11,2014, Jairus Byrd agreed to a six-year, $56 million contract including $28 million guaranteed with the New Orleans Saints.
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Jairus Byrd played in the Saints' first 4 games of the 2014 season, but then suffered a torn lateral meniscus knee ligament during practice on October 2,2014; the following day, the team announced Jairus Byrd would be placed on season-ending injured reserve.
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On March 10,2017, Jairus Byrd was released by the Saints.
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On October 3,2017, Jairus Byrd was signed by the Carolina Panthers.