Biography
2021 (Junior)
Played in every game and started the last 10 of the season … Voted to the All-MEAC first team at the center position … Was a three-time MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Week winner, following wins over Elizabeth City State, Virginia Lynchburg and Morgan State … Helped block for the MEAC’s top scoring (33.2), rushing (212.2 ypg) and total offense (440.5 ypg) … NSU set single-season Division I school records in all three of those categories and topped the 40-point mark four times.
2020 (COVID)
NSU did not play due to COVID-19.
2019 (Sophomore)
Did not compete … Practiced with the scout team.
2018 (Freshman)
Practiced with the team, but did not participate due to NCAA transfer rules.
At VUU
Spent one season at Virginia Union, but redshirted.
High School
A three-year letterwinner for coach Tommy Reamon at Landstown … Two-year starter … Played all three line positions (guard, center, tackle).
Personal
Colby Daniel Byrd was born on June 10, 1999 … Son of Danny Byrd … Majoring in business entrepreneurship.
