LSU’s big-play, clutch-score wideout with 2007 championship DNA
In the 2007 season, Demetrius Byrd was a true vertical threat for LSU, posting 35 catches for 621 yards and a team-high 7 receiving touchdowns; in the 2008 season, he added 37 catches for 513 yards and 4 TDs, finishing with 1,134 career receiving yards and 11 scores[2][3]. His calling card was timely, explosive playmaking — think game-winning moments, not empty stats — plus the confidence to deliver in high-pressure spots on a national-title team[2][11]. The downside is that his LSU career was brief and his post-college profile is that of a former player, not a current active prospect[2][3].