Byron Thweatt facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | March 21, 1978 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 237 lb (108 kg) |
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| High school: | Matoaca (Matoaca, Virginia) |
| College: | Virginia |
| Undrafted: | 2001 |
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| Regular season: | 6–4 (.600) |
Byron Douglas Thweatt (born March 21, 1978) is an American who used to play professional football. He also worked as a college football coach. Thweatt played as a linebacker for the University of Virginia. Later, he played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tennessee Titans in 2001. In 2015, he was the head football coach at Virginia State University.
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Byron Thweatt's Football Journey
Byron Thweatt was born in Petersburg, Virginia. He grew up loving football and played it in high school. His talent led him to play college football at the University of Virginia.
Playing College Football
At the University of Virginia, Byron Thweatt was a star linebacker. A linebacker is a defensive player who lines up behind the defensive line. Their job is to stop the opposing team's offense. Thweatt was so good that he was named Second-team All-ACC twice. This means he was one of the best players in his college league in both 1999 and 2000.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Byron Thweatt got a chance to play professional football. He joined the Tennessee Titans in the National Football League (NFL) in 2001. The NFL is the highest level of professional American football in the United States. He also spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Berlin Thunder.
Becoming a Football Coach
After his playing career, Byron Thweatt decided to become a football coach. He started as a graduate assistant at his old college, the University of Virginia, in 2006.
Coaching Different Teams
Thweatt coached linebackers at Richmond for many years. From 2007 to 2014, he helped many young players improve. In 2015, he became the head coach at Virginia State University. This was a big step in his coaching career. He then coached at James Madison, Marshall, and East Carolina. He coached different positions like inside linebackers and defensive ends. He also worked as a special teams coordinator.
