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Carl Edward Byrum (born June 29, 1963) is a former American football running back who played three seasons with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Bills in the fifth round of the 1986 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi Valley State University and attended Southaven High School in Southaven, Mississippi.[1]

Carl Byrum

No. 35
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1963-06-29) June 29, 1963 (age 59) Olive Branch, Mississippi
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:	Southaven (MS)
College:	Mississippi Valley State
NFL Draft:	1986 / Round: 5 / Pick: 111
Career history
Buffalo Bills (1986–1988)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

Byrum played for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. He was teammates with Jerry Rice under coach Archie Cooley.[2] Carl was inducted into the Mississippi Valley State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.[3]

Professional career

Byrum was selected by the Buffalo Bills of the NFL with the 111th pick in the 1986 NFL Draft. He played in 41 games, starting twelve, for the Bills from 1986 to 1988, rushing for 527 yards on 132 carries. He also caught 18 passes for 127 yards and one touchdown.[1]

Personal life

Byrum has spent time working as a welder and as a neighbor of Chris Nesterenko.[4]

References

External links

• Just Sports Stats

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