11 Facts About Jeff Byers

Jeff Byers was born on September 7,1985 and is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League.

Jeff Byers was named the 2004 Gatorade Player of the Year, as the nation's top high school football player.

Jeff Byers started the 2006 season as a reserve in the opening game against Arkansas, but suffered a back sprain in subsequent week that required surgery.

Jeff Byers recovered in time for the 2007 season, where he started all 13 games: 12 starts at left offensive guard and as center against Washington State University.

Jeff Byers missed most of the training camps the following spring after contracting Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Jeff Byers was able to recover and was selected as a team captain for the 2008 season.

Jeff Byers received his bachelor's degree in business administration in the summer of 2007, he is currently studying under the Master of Business Administration program at the USC Marshall School of Business.

Undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, Jeff Byers was signed by his former college coach, Pete Carroll, to the Seattle Seahawks on April 30,2010, but cut before the start of the season.

Jeff Byers was then added to the Denver Broncos practice squad on September 6,2010.

Jeff Byers was activated by the Broncos in December 2010, but released the following summer.

Jeff Byers was promoted to the Panthers' active roster on December 17,2011.