Dion Byrum

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Dion Byrum
Date of birth	February 18, 1983
Place of birth	Matthews, North Carolina
Position(s)	Cornerback
College	Ohio
Team(s)
2006 2006 - present	Tampa Bay Buccaneers Carolina Panthers

Dion Byrum (born February 18, 1983 in Matthews, North Carolina) is a cornerback for the Carolina Panthers.

Byrum was first signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent after four years as a collegiate player at Ohio University, but was released by the Bears on September 1st, 2006. He went on to sign with the Bucs practice squad, but was later released. Byrum was signed to the Panthers' practice squad on November 16, 2006.

[edit] College career

As a player for the Ohio Bobcats, Dion Byrum earned All-American honors from the American Football Coaches Association following his senior year. He also was named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated, second-team All-American by the Associated Press, and first-team All-Mid-American Conference. He finished his senior campaign tied for first in MAC and second nationally with six interceptions and ran back two of those for touchdowns. His 153 total interception return yardage was second in the nation, while his three defensive touchdowns ranked first.

[edit] High school career

A two-time all-conference and all-county performer playing both ways, Byrum rushed for 1,972 yards and 25 TDs on 244 carries as a senior at Monroe High School. He was voted team's Most Improved Player as a junior, then MVP his final season. He earned three letters each in football, basketball and track while being a member of the Varsity Club and Key Club.