Gill Byrd

Gill Arnette Byrd (born February 20, 1961) is an American former professional football cornerback who played for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was a twice Pro Bowl selection in 1991 and 1992 for the Chargers after graduating from San Jose State University. Byrd was inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame in 1998.

Gill Byrd
Byrd c. 1987
No. 22
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1961-02-20) February 20, 1961
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Lowell
(San Francisco, California)
College:San Jose State
NFL draft:1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
As a player
  • Second-team All-Pro (1992)
  • 2× Pro Bowl (1991, 1992)
  • Bart Starr Award (1993)
  • Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame
  • San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
  • San Diego Chargers 40th Anniversary Team
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:42
Interception yards:546
Fumble recoveries:4
Defensive touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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