Devon Byrd brings burst, production, and edge-rush upside to USF’s linebacker room
Byrd is an intriguing **high-upside linebacker/edge** for South Florida: USF lists him as a 2024 freshman who did not see game action and preserved his redshirt, but his high-school résumé was loud — 18 sacks, 66 tackles, and 22 tackles for loss as a senior at Cardinal Newman, after a 123-tackle junior year at Atlantic. He stands out for his speed, multi-sport athleticism, and disruption potential, giving the Bulls a physical, aggressive defender who could fit best as a pressure piece if his transition to college speed continues to develop.[1][6][7]
