Demetrius Byrd hospitalized after car accident
Ex-LSU wide receiver Demetrius Byrd was hospitalized after a car accident in his hometown of Miami after his tire blew out and his car struck a utility pole.
Although Byrd's still in the hospital, per his agent David Dunn, "... we are optimistic that he will make a full recovery."
It's great news that Byrd will make a full recovery, but horrible timing for the prospect. He was projected to be a mid-round selection. Now it's likely that he'll go undrafted.
"I just spoke with Demetrius' mother and she said that he has mostly bumps and bruises," Byrd's junior college coach, Tim Hatten of Pearl River Community College, told ESPN's Joe Schad. "She said his injuries are not life threatening and should not be football threatening."Byrd was rated as 22nd-best WR in this year's draft and as a "talented receiver with a great upside." Last year, Byrd finished with 37 receptions, 513 yards and four touchdowns.
"This tragic accident puts in perspective just how fragile life can be," said LSU head coach Les Miles. "Demetrius is an outstanding young man with a bright future ahead of him. He was a joy to coach and he brought a great smile and a wonderful attitude to our football team. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family as we hope for a speedy recovery."
Although Byrd's still in the hospital, per his agent David Dunn, "... we are optimistic that he will make a full recovery."
It's great news that Byrd will make a full recovery, but horrible timing for the prospect. He was projected to be a mid-round selection. Now it's likely that he'll go undrafted.
