About Darryl Byrd
Born 1960. Darryl Byrd is an American american football player.
Darryl Terrence Byrd (born September 3, 1960) is an American former professional football linebacker who played three seasons with the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. He was a member of the Raiders team that won Super Bowl XVIII.
Early life and college Darryl Terrence Byrd was born on September 3, 1960, in San Diego, California. He attended James Logan High School in Union City, California.
Professional career After going undrafted in the 1983 NFL draft, Byrd signed with the Los Angeles Raiders on April 30, 1983. Byrd appeared in all 16 games for the second consecutive season, starting one, in 1984.
Byrd signed with the Raiders again in 1987 before being released on September 1, 1987. He was released on October 19, 1987, after the strike ended.
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American football player
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Darryl Byrd was born on 3 September 1960 in San Diego.
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Darryl Byrd is an american football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Darryl Byrd. https://biography.guide/darryl-byrd/
MLA: "Darryl Byrd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/darryl-byrd/.
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