Jairus Byrd

Buffalo Bills 42nd pick

DB ·

Oregon · 2009–2017

118

Games

379

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Jairus Byrd is a former defensive back out of Oregon, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 42nd overall pick (round 2) in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played 118 regular-season games from 2009 to 2017, with the Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2009

Round

Round 2

Pick

42nd overall

Team

Buffalo Bills

Position

College

Oregon

Jairus Byrd Career Stats

3× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Ranks 1st in the 2009 draft class in interceptions (25).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2009	BUF	13	24	12	0	0	0	9	11	0
2010	BUF	15	46	27	0	1	1	1	2	3
2011	BUF	16	63	23	0	1	1	3	8	3
2012	BUF	16	48	23	5	0	1	5	6	4
2013	BUF	11	33	11	1	1	1	4	6	1
2014	NO	4	17	5	1	0	1	0	2	1
2015	NO	13	35	16	2	1	1	1	3	1
2016	NO	15	55	26	2	0	0	2	3	0
2017	CAR	6	9	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		109	330	145	11	4	6	25	41	13

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

5-10

Weight

207 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.68s

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