Aggie Football

 

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Cedric Byrd


Class:
Junior
Height/Weight:
6-3/191
Hometown:
Burlington, N.C. 
Position:
Wide Receiver
Previous School:
Williams
   

Adds another experienced wide receiver to the Aggies roster…Will come into camp as a No. 2 receiver at the “Z” position…Had a good spring and gives the Aggies an additional weapon that can go underneath and pick up tough yardage…His route running and his hands should assure that he gets a few looks from Aggie quarterbacks this season…Has played in 15 games in his career with eight catches for 97 yards and no touchdowns…JUNIOR (2008): Played in eight games with one start…Made seven catches for 89 yards and no touchdowns…Had the best game of his career on Sept. 13 when he caught three passes for 51 yards, including a 24-yard reception that led to a 3-yard touchdown by Michael Ferguson…Made two receptions against Johnson C. Smith on Aug. 30, including a 26-yard reception that put the Aggies in the red zone…SOPHOMORE (2007): Played in seven games with no starts…Made his first career catch on Oct. 20 against Howard University when he caught an eight-yard out from Herb Miller in the second quarter…FRESHMAN (2006): Did not earn any playing time as a freshman…HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years at Williams High School…He was three-time all-conference and two-time all-region performer…He caught 75 passes for 1,251 yards and 17 touchdowns during his career…As a senior, he caught 36 balls for 754 yards and 12 touchdowns…He was also an excellent track athlete…He was all-conference and all-state as a high jumper with his personal best being 6-feet, 10-inches.