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Jairus Byrd # prospect in 2009 NFL Draft.

Jairus Byrd NFL Draft Bio

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

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.

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.

Byrd finished his college career starting 37 of 39 games, with 203 tackles, 17 interceptions, a sack, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

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

Draft Year: 2009 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Jairus Byrd

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Jairus Byrd	Safety	5 ft 10 in	203 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
2	42	Buffalo Bills	Oregon	San Diego, California, United States

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