Melvin Byrd

Melvin Glynn Byrd (born December 17, 1958) is an American former professional football defensive back who played six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions. He played college football at the University of California, Davis.

Early life Melvin Glynn Byrd was born on December 17, 1958, in Hampton, Virginia.

Byrd first played college football at Solano Community College. He was released in early August 1982, but soon re-signed. He only dressed in two games for the team during the 1982 season. He was named a CFL West All-Star in both 1985 and 1987. Byrd retired after the 1987 season. He finished his CFL career with totals of 82 games dressed, 24 interceptions for 580 yards and five touchdowns, six sacks, eight fumble recoveries, 56 kickoff returns for 1,373 yards, and 27 punt returns for 272 yards.