Dominique Byrd

Dominique Montiel Byrd (born February 7, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American football tight end who is in the Seattle Seahawks organization. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California.

He has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals.

Early years

Following his high school career at Breck School in Golden Valley, Minnesota, Byrd played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

College career

Byrd went to Southern California where he made a 2004 All-Pac-10 honorable mention, and was best known for catching two one-handed touchdown passes, one of which was in the Orange Bowl victory against University of Oklahoma.

Professional career

Pre-draft

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St. Louis Rams

Byrd was taken in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft at pick #93 overall. He played 5 games in the 2006 season, catching 2 balls for 39 yards and one touchdown.

Arizona Cardinals

After spending the 2008 season out of football, Byrd was signed by the Arizona Cardinals on May 5, 2009. He was waived on November 24, 2009. On January 21, 2010, Byrd was re-signed to a future contract by the Cardinals. But his stay with the Cardinals ended on August 30, 2010, when he was released by the team.

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