Career
After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, he was signed by the Arizona Cardinals in 2012. He played college football for the University of Miami. Byrd was considered the second-best receiver in Louisiana out of Hahnville High School.
As a senior in 2007, caught 50 passes for 630 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Byrd also played some safety, making three interceptions, in leading his team to a 10-3 record. As a junior in 2006, made 30 receptions for 447 yards and eight touchdowns.
Byrd was ranked the Number. 16 player in the state of Louisiana and was ranked the 60th wide receiver prospect in the nation by Rivals.com.
Byrd was also ranked as the 69th wide receiver prospect by Scout.com.
In 2008, Byrd played in all 13 games for the University of Miami and made three starts against Texas Agricultural and Mechanical, Georgia Technical and North Carolina State. He was the team"s sixth-leading receiver with 21 receptions for 228 yards and three touchdowns. Byrd caught his first career-receiving touchdown on the road at Duke (a 10-yard reception).
He had a career-high three receptions in the season opener against Charleston Southern, the regular season finale at North Carolina State and against California in the Emerald Bowl.
Arizona Cardinals
On April 30, 2012, after going undrafted, Byrd signed with the Arizona Cardinals. On August 6, 2013, Byrd was waived/injured by the Arizona Cardinals.
He cleared waivers and was placed on the injured reserve list. On April 4, 2014, Byrd was released.
Dallas Cowboys
On October 7, 2014, Byrd was re-signed by the Cowboys to their practice squad.
To make room for Byrd, the Cowboys waived wide receiver Tim Benford, who was in his third season on the practice squad. On October 9, 2014 the Cowboys released Byrd from the practice squad to make room for wide receiver Kerry Taylor. Cleveland Browns
Byrd was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on August 31, 2014.
He played in only one game and was released on October 3, 2014 to make room for Rodney Smith.
Miami Dolphins
On April 15, 2015, the Miami Dolphins signed Byrd to compete for the 5th WR position. On August 30, 2015, he was released by the Dolphins.
Atlanta Falcons
On September 16, 2015, the Atlanta Falcons signed Byrd to their practice squad. He was released on November 3.
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins signed Byrd to their practice squad on November 9, 2015.
He signed a futures contract on January 11, 2016.
