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54 Austin Byrd

  • Ht./Wt. 6-3 / 243
  • Position OL
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Calhoun, Ga.
  • High School Calhoun HS

Biography

As a Junior (2017)
Appeared in all 14 games for the Owls at tight end ... recorded one takedown on the season.

As a Freshman (2015)
Competed in five games ... totaled two tackles on the season, coming on Sept. 3 at ETSU in the Owls’ inaugural football game.

High School 
Enjoyed a standout career at Calhoun High School in Calhoun, Ga. ... played basketball and football ... the Yellow Jackets compiled a four-year record of 54-4, appeared in three Class 2A state title games ... posted 15-0 record and captured state championship in 2011 ... 2013: Georgia Sportswriters Association Class 2A All-State First Team; Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class 2A All-State First Team ... totaled 74 tackles and nine sacks ... Calhoun went 11-2 and advanced to state quarterfinals ... coached by Hal Lamb ... captured a regional championship and led the team in 3-point field goal percentage as a member of the basketball team ... coached by Hal Lamb.
 
Personal
Born Aug. 20, 1996 in Calhoun, Ga. ... a resident of Calhoun, Ga. ... parents are Cecilia and Johnny ... majoring in integrative studies.

Statistics

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2018

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Historical Player Information

  • 93

    2014Freshman

    DL
    6'3" 230 lbs
    93
  • 93

    2015Redshirt Freshman

    DL
    6'3" 243 lbs
    93
  • 93

    2016Redshirt Sophomore

    DL
    6'3" 239 lbs
    93
  • 44

    2017Junior

    TE
    6'3" 244 lbs
    44
  • 54

    2018Senior

    OL
    6'3" 243 lbs
    54