| Defensive end / Nose tackle | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: March 20, 1962 | |
| Place of birth: Natchez, Mississippi | |
| High School: Jim Hill High School | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 264 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Southern Miss | |
| NFL Draft: 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36 | |
| Debuted in 1985 for the Houston Oilers | |
| Last played in 1989 for the Houston Oilers | |
| Career history | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of 1989 | |
| Games played | 75 |
| Games started | 42 |
| Sacks | 5.0 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Fumble recoveries | 4 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Stats at pro-football-reference.com | |
Richard Ellen Byrd (born March 20, 1962 in Natchez, Mississippi) is a former professional American football defensive lineman in the National Football League, who played five seasons for the Houston Oilers (1985–1989).