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Jordan Byrd

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Jordan Byrd
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Position:Wide receiver / return specialist
Personal information
Born: (2000-04-07) April 7, 2000 (age 24)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Height:5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school:Manzano
(Albuquerque, New Mexico)
College:San Diego State (2018–2022)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice roster
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jordan Lamont Byrd[1] (born April 7, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at San Diego State and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft.[2] He has also been a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.

College career

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After being ranked a two-star recruit by Rivals.com,[3] Byrd committed to San Diego State to play football.[4]

Professional career

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Pittsburgh Steelers

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Byrd signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2023. He was waived on August 29. He wore jersey number 16 with the Steelers.

Toronto Argonauts

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Byrd signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on November 21, 2023, shortly after the team's 2023 season had ended.[5] He played with the team in preseason in 2024, but he was part of the final training camp cuts on June 1, 2024.[6]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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Byrd signed to the practice roster of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL on August 15, 2024.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Jordan Byrd - Football". SDSU Athletics. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  2. ^ Begay, Mesha (April 30, 2023). "Manzano grad Jordan Byrd signing free agent deal with Steelers". KOB.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  3. ^ "Jordan Byrd, 2018 Athlete, San Diego State". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  4. ^ Tate, Van (June 28, 2017). "Jordan Byrd commits to San Diego State for football". KRQE NEWS 13. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  5. ^ https://3downnation.com/2023/11/22/toronto-argonauts-sign-nine-including-versatile-speedster-jordan-byrd/
  6. ^ "Cutdown tracker: Teams make their final roster moves". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  7. ^ "Ticats sign American receiver Jordan Byrd". CFL.ca. August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
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