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Jairus Byrd - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Jairus Byrd net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Safety who made his NFL debut in 2009 for the Buffalo Bills, and made both the All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams his rookie season; First Team All-Pac 10 his junior year at the University of Oregon; selected 42nd overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. In this article, we will discover how old is Jairus Byrd? Who is Jairus Byrd dating now & how much money does Jairus Byrd have?

NameJairus Byrd
First NameJairus
Last NameByrd
OccupationFootball Player
BirthdayOctober 7
Birth Year1986
Place of BirthSan Diego
Home TownCalifornia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignLibra
Full/Birth Name
ParentsGill Byrd, Marilyn Byrd
SiblingsGill Byrd, Jr.
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Jairus Byrd Biography

Jairus Byrd is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on October 7, 1986 in San Diego, California, United States. As a rookie, he, Charles Woodson, Asante Samuel, and Darren Sharper all recorded 9 interceptions, tying for first in the NFL.

Jairus Keelon Byrd (born October 7, 1986) is a former American football free safety. He played college football for the University of Oregon. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He is a three-time Pro Bowl selection.

Byrd attended Clayton High School in St. Louis County, Missouri. He played quarterback, wide receiver, safety and special teams. As a senior, he was the Missouri 4A offensive player of the year and played a large role in leading the school to the 2004 state championship. As a senior, he rushed for 1,480 yards with 26 touchdowns, passed for 1,038 yards with 13 touchdowns, and made six receptions for 125 yards on offense. On defense, he had 71 tackles, seven interceptions, three quarterback sacks and two fumble recoveries. He also had 10 kickoff returns, 15 punt returns, and 18 punts. He also lettered in basketball and track.

He was born to Gill and Marilyn Byrd; his father also played in the NFL.

As a rookie he had three consecutive games – against the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and Houston Texans – in which he recorded two interceptions.

His father, Gill Byrd, played in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers from 1983 to 1992, and was the defensive backs coach for the Buffalo Bills for the 2017-18 season. He is currently the Passing Game Coordinator/Safeties coach at the University of Illinois.

Jairus Byrd Net Worth

Jairus is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jairus Byrd's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He played quarterback, wide receiver, safety and special teams at Clayton High School in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFootball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

On December 23, 2009, Byrd was placed on season ending injured reserve. He finished the season starting 11 of 14 games, recording 45 tackles and nine interceptions. The nine interceptions were tied for the league lead and was five more than any other rookie had. For his play, he was selected to play in the Pro Bowl, becoming the first Bills rookie to be selected to play in a Pro Bowl since Greg Bell in 1984. However, he was unable to play and was replaced by Brandon Meriweather. He was also a member of the Sporting News all-rookie team.

On July 29, 2009, the Buffalo Bills signed Byrd to a four-year, $4.15 million contract that includes $2.47 million guaranteed.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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As a sophomore in 2007 Byrd was an All-Pac-10 conference honorable mention. He started all 13 games for the Ducks, recording 64 tackles, a sack, and a conference leading seven interceptions. As a junior in 2008 he was an all-Pac 10 first-team selection and was the defensive MVP of the 2008 Holiday Bowl. He started 13 games and finished with 83 tackles and five interceptions.

Who is Jairus Byrd Dating?

According to our records, Jairus Byrd is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Jairus Byrd’s is not dating anyone.

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The Buffalo Bills selected Byrd in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Byrd was the third safety drafted in 2009, behind Patrick Chung and Louis Delmas.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Byrd enrolled in the University of Oregon, where he played for the Oregon Ducks football team. As a freshman in 2005, Byrd was red-shirted. In 2006 Byrd was a freshman All-American second-team selection by The Sporting News and was the Pac-10 co-freshman player of the year (alongside Taylor Mays and Alterraun Verner). He started the last 11 games at cornerback, recording 56 tackles and five interceptions.

After the season Byrd announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2009 NFL Draft.

Facts & Trivia

Jairus Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jairus Byrd celebrates birthday on October 7 of every year.

On March 1, 2013, the Bills placed their franchise tag on Byrd after he was originally designated to become a free agent after the 2012 season. On August 20, 2013, Byrd signed his $6.9 million franchise tender. Despite signing the tender, reports were released that he wanted the Bills to trade him.

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