Draft Scout Snapshot:DS Rating on 8/24/08: #5 WR, #49/750 Overall, Projected Rnd: 2-3 2007: 14 GP; 6 GS; Rec: 35-621-17.7-7; 1 Sol-1 TT; Has big-play capability … Led team with 7 TD receptions in 2007, including game-winner with one second left against Auburn … Caught 35 passes for 621 yards … Also member of LSU track team. JC: One of the most coveted JUCO wide receivers ... Comes to LSU after two seasons at Pearl River Community College and will have two seasons of remaining eligibility ... Received a four-star rating as a member of Rivals.com's Top 100 junior college prospects ... Caught 45 passes for 730 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore ... Led the Wildcats to their fourth straight MACJC state championship ... Hauled in the game-winning touchdown on a 36-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter of the title game resulting in a 21-20 victory.
Post-Draft Outlook:COULD SURPRISE: Wide receiver Demetrius Byrd fell to the Chargers with their final pick after his stock dropped considerably following his recent car accident. The Chargers expect him to compete for a roster spot. A closer look at the Chargers' picks: Round 7/224 -- Demetrius Byrd, WR, 6-3, 200, Louisiana State...Byrd is projection as the Chargers hope he bounces back from a recent car accident. - by The Sports Xchange
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Draft Scout Demetrius Byrd News
03/22/10 - WR Demetrius Byrd was released by San Diego. He didn't play a down as a rookie as he recovered from injuries suffered in an automobile accident before the 2009 draft.
02/15/10 - WR Demetrius Byrd is still recovering from injuries sustained just before the draft. He could be in the mix by the time minicamps arrive.
09/01/09 - WR Demetrius Byrd (shoulder, ear) will start the season on the non-football injury list. Byrd, who signed his contract Monday, is still recovering from injuries suffered in an April car accident.
08/31/09 - WR Demetrius Byrd signed a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. He wasn't expected at camp as he still recovers for injuries in a car accident.
08/23/09 - WR Demetrius Byrd has yet to sign his contract. He wasn't expected at camp as he still recovers for injuries in a car accident.
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