High school: Southaven (MS) Weight 105 kg | Height 1.83 m Position Running back | |
Date of birth: (1963-06-29) June 29, 1963 (age 53) Place of birth: Olive Branch, Mississippi NFL Draft: 1986 / Round: 5 / Pick: 111 College Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils football | ||
Carl Edward Byrum (born June 29, 1963) is a former American football running back who played three seasons with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Bills in the fifth round of the 1986 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi Valley State University and attended Southaven High School in Southaven, Mississippi.
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College career
Byrum played for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. He was teammates with Jerry Rice under coach Archie Cooley. Carl was inducted into the Mississippi Valley State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.
Professional career
Byrum was selected by the Buffalo Bills of the NFL with the 111th pick in the 1986 NFL Draft. He played in 41 games, starting twelve, for the Bills from 1986 to 1988, rushing for 527 yards on 132 carries. He also caught 18 passes for 127 yards and one touchdown.
Personal life
Byrum has spent time working as a welder and as an active member of the Buffalo Bills Alumni Association.