Shawn Byrdsong facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | October 2, 1979 Longview, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Longview (Longview, Texas) |
| College: | Mississippi State |
| Undrafted: | 2002 |
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Rodrick Shawn Byrdsong, born on October 2, 1979, is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a position in football that helps stop the other team from scoring points. Shawn played for a short time in the National Football League (NFL) with the Baltimore Ravens. He also spent some time with the New Orleans Saints.
Shawn Byrdsong's Football Journey
Shawn Byrdsong started his football journey playing in college at Mississippi State University. He went to Longview High School in Longview, Texas, before that. After college, he joined the world of professional football.
Playing in the NFL
Shawn Byrdsong played in one game for the Baltimore Ravens during the 2002 NFL season. The NFL is the biggest professional American football league. He was with the Ravens for a short time in 2002.
Time with the Saints and Berlin Thunder
In 2003, Shawn joined another NFL team, the New Orleans Saints. While with the Saints, he was sent to play for the Berlin Thunder. The Berlin Thunder was a team in a league called NFL Europe. NFL Europe was a league where players could get more experience. It helped them improve their skills. Shawn played for the Berlin Thunder for a short period in 2003.
