Dominique Byrd

Dominique Montiel Byrd (born February 7, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft. He played college football for the USC Trojans.

He was also a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins, and Sacramento Mountain Lions.

Early life Following his high school career at Breck School in Golden Valley, Minnesota, Byrd played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

College career Byrd went to Southern California where he made a 2004 All-Pac-10 honorable mention, and was best known for catching two one-handed touchdown passes, one of which was in the Orange Bowl victory against University of Oklahoma.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams Byrd was taken in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft with the 93rd overall pick. He played 5 games in the 2006 season, catching 2 balls for 39 yards and one touchdown.

Arizona Cardinals After spending the 2008 season out of football, Byrd was signed by the Arizona Cardinals on May 5, 2009. He was waived on November 24, 2009. On January 21, 2010, Byrd was re-signed to a future contract by the Cardinals. But his stay with the Cardinals ended on August 30, 2010, when he was released by the team.

Seattle Seahawks On January 21, 2011, the Seahawks signed Byrd to a future contract. He was released on September 13.

Washington Redskins On October 26, 2011, the Redskins signed Byrd to a 1-year deal as a backup to replace Chris Cooley, who was placed on injured reserve. He was waived on November 8. He re-signed for the Redskins, after Fred Davis was suspended on December 6. Byrd was released on December 20, 2011.

Sacramento Mountain Lions Byrd played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions in 2012.