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2021-22 Football Roster

Profile

  • DE
    Position
  • Junior
    Class
  • Palmdale, Calif.
    Hometown
  • 6'4
    Height
  • 249
    Weight
  • William J.P. Knight
    High School
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Solomon Byrd
#51
Solomon Byrd
DE
Position
Junior
Class
Palmdale, Calif.
Hometown

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Biography

UW This Season: One of the most effective pass rusher in the conference, Byrd made strides in the spring after missing the 2020 season. He is second on the depth chart at one of the defensive end positions.

2020: Byrd did not appear in any games sitting out the season due to COVID-19.

2019: Byrd was one of the most dynamic pass rushers in the MW last season. He appeared in 12 games last season for the Pokes recording 45 tackles. He added 9.5 tackles for loss for the seasons to rank second on the Cowboys. He also led the Pokes with 6.5 sacks for the season. Byrd also led the Cowboys recording two forced fumbles for the season. He recorded seven tackles and 2.5 sacks against Nevada. He also recorded six tackles and 2.5 sacks in a contest at Tulsa. He recorded five tackles and a sack against Idaho. He also finished the season with five tackles in the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl.

2018: He played in three games and will remain a redshirt freshman due to the NCAA redshirting rule. He added five tackles for the season with two solo and three assisted stops. He recorded two tackles at Missouri and at New Mexico.

High School: Solomon Byrd completed his high school career at William J.P. Knight High School in Palmdale, Calif.  During his career, he had 155 total tackles, 75 solo tackles and averaged 6.5 tackles per game as a defensive end.  His career totals included 16.0 sacks and six forced fumbles.  He also played tight end and had 15 career receptions for 209 yards, averaging 13.9 yards per reception.  His senior season he was credited with 60 total tackles in nine games, including 42 solo tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and four forced fumbles.  As a junior, Byrd made 70 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, forced two fumbles and recovered one fumble in 10 games.  He helped lead Knight High School to a 7-3 overall record and a 4-3 record in the Golden Football League in 2017.  Byrd played for head coach Chance Tapia.  He was also recruited by Army, Boise State, Fresno State and San Diego State.