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JairusByrd

SS#0CAR Panthers
5'10" • 203lbs • 39y/o
Overall Grade '17
50.5
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '17
135
110th/163 - Ss
Interceptions '17
0
Not Enough Snaps
Pass Breakups '17
0
Not Enough Snaps
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Jairus
Byrd
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CAR Panthers
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/22/2026
Jairus Byrd was a safety for the Carolina Panthers who earned a 50.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2017 season, 0th among 89 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 53.5 ranked 0th among 89 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 52.6 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Byrd broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 90.5 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 6 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 10 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Carolina Panthers
2017
New Orleans Saints
2014 - 2016
Buffalo Bills
2009 - 2013

Honors

Honor
Year
Pro Bowl selection
2009, 2012, 2013
AP second-team All-Pro
2012, 2013
PFF101
2011, 2012
PFF first-team All-Pro
2012
PFF second-team All-Pro
2011
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PFF Grades

2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
50.5
AVG
0th/89 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
53.5
AVG
0th/89 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
66.0
AVG
0th/89 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
52.6
AVG
0th/89 Ss

Season Stats

2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
10
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
3
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
6
No Data - Not Ranked

Defense

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Rank
-
Solo Tackles
10
-
Assists
0
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
4
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
2
-
Interceptions
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
90.5
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.8
-
Total Pressures
3
-
PBUs
0
-
Receptions Allowed
6

Snaps

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Rank
110
th
Total Snaps
135
132
nd
Run Defense Snaps
14
54
th
Pass Rush Snaps
11
102
nd
Coverage Snaps
110
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