Terrence Byrd
Sport: Football
Year: So.
Position: CB
Height: 5-10
Weight: 168
Hometown: Katy, Texas
High School: James Taylor
Truman: 2008 - Had 35 total tackles including two tackles for loss…finished the season with three interceptions which is 3rd on the team and one of them was returned for 27 yards and a touchdown against Fort Hays State…was tied for second on the team in pass break ups with five…also forced a fumble against Missouri S&T.
2007 - Byrd earned the Special teams scout award following the 2007 season...was a two-time scout team player of the week, following games against Missouri S&T and Fort Hays State...named the team’s community involver following Missouri Southern gameweek.
High School - Was a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year in the Houston area, sponsored by the local Touchdown Club … named 2007 Texas Class 5A first-team defense ... was a first team all-district pick and named defensive back of the year by the team … had 49 tackles, 39 solo and forced two fumbles … had a school record seven interceptions last season … helped lead his high school squad to the playoffs for the first time since 1995 … was also starting point guard on the basketball team.
Personal - Born Feb. 22, 1989 in Dallas, Texas...son of Tyrone and Vickie Byrd...a History major.