WTFFF? Cornerback is like the 24th biggest need on the bills. Honestly I would draft any other position than corner. this pick knocks my grade down 2 full letters. Holy shit. terrible. utterly useless.
Alright he might be projected more as a Safety... so if he's a safety i like it. He is also a ball hawk
THE STATS: First-team all-state and first team all-conference as a defensive back and quarterbacked the team that won the Class 4 Show-Me-Bowl championship. In the championship game Byrd threw for 165 yards and rushed for 84. Clayton finished the year with a 13-1 record and was the Offensive Players of the Year in Missouri Class 4. One of only two players from Missouri included on the Prep Nation 101 All-America Team. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch indicated Byrd rushed for 1,480 yards and passed for 1,038 yards with 13 touchdowns. He also caught six passes for 125 yards. He made 71 tackles (60 solo), seven interceptions, three sacks and two fumble recoveries from his safety position.
STRENGTH: A versatile athlete that is used to winning and making plays. His father, Gill played for the San Diego Chargers and is a two-time Pro Bowler. Has tremendous athletic ability, is very physical and has great closing speed. Jarius is a gamer with a “refuse to lose” attitude. Also a standout on his high school basketball team.
Jairus' father Gill, a former NFL player had an interesting observation about his son. Acknowledging the fact he was talking about his son, he reflected on his own experience as a player and coach.
"There are some players that just have it, that can make something happen," said Gill Byrd. "And I think Jairus has it".
WEAKNESS: He will need to better his foot speed for Pac-10 play.
PROJECTED POSITION: Defensive back
WHY OREGON? "I felt in my heart that was where I wanted to go," Byrd told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "I felt like after the Oregon trip that was where God wanted me."
"Coaching-wise, it was the best fit," Byrd further told the Post-Dispatch. "Coach (Nick) Aliotti, coach Bellotti and coach (John) Neal, I thought they could bring the best out of me. The people there were so nice. I enjoyed the college atmosphere. They love college football there."
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch also reported Byrd's comments on the Oregon facilities.
"The facilities are great; there are none better in the nation," Byrd said. "They are better than NFL teams'. The locker rooms are out of this world. The stuff you have at your disposal is out of this world."
HS COACH: "Jarius does everything for us," said Head Coach Larry Frost. "He catches, tackles, throws, runs, and most importantly leads this team. His work ethic is outstanding.
"I would classify Jarius as a blue-chip recruit," said Head Coach Larry Frost. "I see no reason why he won't be playing division one football. He has gotten interest to this point from Arizona State, Notre Dame, Illinois, Missouri, and UCLA."
MIKE BELLOTTI: "He is a tremendous athlete," Bellotti said of Byrd's versatility and ability.
Scouting Report: Would be a standout dual threat quarterback with a few more inches. Has tremendous athletic ability and great closing speed.
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