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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | June 29, 1963 Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Southaven (MS) | ||||||||||
| College: | Mississippi Valley State | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1986 / Round: 5 / Pick: 111 | ||||||||||
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Carl Edward Byrum, born on June 29, 1963, is a former American football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Buffalo Bills for three seasons. The Bills picked him in the 1986 NFL draft. Before that, he played college football at Mississippi Valley State University.
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Early Life and School
Carl Edward Byrum was born in Olive Branch, Mississippi. This happened on June 29, 1963. He went to high school at Southaven High School in Southaven, Mississippi.
College Football Career
Carl Byrum played college football for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. He was on the team from 1982 to 1985. A famous teammate of his was Jerry Rice, who later became a legendary NFL player. Their coach was Archie Cooley.
In 2006, Carl Byrum was honored. He was added to the Mississippi Valley State University Athletic Hall of Fame. This means he was recognized for his great achievements in college sports.
Playing in the NFL
The Buffalo Bills picked Carl Byrum in the 1986 NFL draft. He was the 111th player chosen overall. He played for the Bills from 1986 to 1988. During this time, he played in 41 games. He started in 12 of those games.
As a running back, he gained 527 yards by running with the ball. He also caught 18 passes for 127 yards. He scored one touchdown for the Bills. After the 1988 season, he became a free agent. This means he could sign with any team.
After the Bills
On April 1, 1989, Carl Byrum signed with the Houston Oilers. However, he was released from the team later that year. This happened on August 30, 1989.
He then signed with the New York Jets on March 19, 1990. He was with the Jets for a few months. The team released him on September 18, 1990.
Life After Football
After his football career, Carl Byrum worked as a welder. He also stayed involved with football. He is an active member of the Buffalo Bills Alumni Association. This group helps former Bills players stay connected.
