Trinity University

Trinity Honors:

• All-SAA (HM 2022)

Academic Honors:

• College Sports Communicators Academic All-District (2022)
• 3-time SAA Academic Honor Roll (Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2022)
• 4 semesters on Trinity Dean's List (Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2022)

Trinity Team Honors:

• SAA Champions: 2021, 2022
• NCAA Playoffs: 2021, 2022

Stats Highlights:

• Made his collegiate debut against Millsaps on 2/13/21
• Recorded his first career tackle against Hendrix on 3/6/21
• Picked up his first career sack against Birmingham-Southern on 3/13/21
• Notched a career-high 8 tackles against Hendrix on 10/1/22
• Recorded a career-high 2.0 sacks against Hendrix on 10/1/22 and against Rhodes on 10/15/22
• Tied for the team lead in sacks during the 2022 season
• Finished the 2022 season with a career-high 25 tackles, as well as career-highs in both tackles for loss (6.5) and sacks (4.5)

Why Trinity: 

• "I chose Trinity because of the outstanding relationships I made with the football coaches. They treated me with respect throughout the whole recruiting process. I also knew that I would be given many opportunities to succeed at Trinity's small school environment."

Intended Major/Minor/Career Path:

• Finance/Entrepreneurship/Real Estate

Clubs/Organizations:

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Vice President)

Favorite Athlete:

• Lebron James

Personal:

• Son of Keith and Christie Byrd...two siblings: Caden, Kari
• Enjoys wake surfing, wake skating, playing basketball, and watching movies
• Favorite spot on campus is the Skyline Room
• CEO at a watersports manufacturing company
• Passionate about ministry work, having traveled to Canada, Guatemala, and Ghana teaching basketball and sharing his faith