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Richard Byrd is a former defensive end out of Southern Mississippi, selected by the Houston Texans with the 36th overall pick (round 2) in the 1985 NFL Draft. He played 75 regular-season games from 1985 to 1989.
Draft Details
Richard Byrd Career Stats
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | 5 | 1 |
Career span: 1985–1989.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Richard Byrd was the 8th of 19 DEs selected in the 1985 draft. The 36th overall pick has been used 59 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Derek Carr in 2014, who played 170 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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