USC Defensive Lineman Solomon Byrd Selected In The 2024 Draft
USC defensive lineman Solomon Byrd was selected in the seventh round with the 238th pick overall by the Houston Texans. Byrd will join his teammate Calen Bullock who was drafted on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
The 6-foot-3, 255-pound Wyoming transfer had six sacks and 48 tackles last season for the Trojans. As a former freshman All-American, Byrd had 28 tackles, 7 1/2 for losses, and a forced fumble last season.
Solomon Byrd NFL.com Draft Profile:
Overview
An edge defender with a fairly productive run at both Wyoming and USC, Byrd fails to stand out physically or athletically on tape. He plays with solid aggression and play strength but finds himself entangled with blockers more than he should. He can be creative when attacking tackles at the top of the rush, but he struggled to get much done when tasked with taking on some of the more talented opponents on the schedule. Byrd possesses certain play features that are worthy of consideration, but he might not have enough above-average qualities to make much of a mark in the league.
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