Top 10 San Jose State football players of all time
4. Gill Byrd, DB (1980-82)
Byrd made a name for himself at San Jose State in the early 80s. He starred under famed head coach Jack Elway. He is among a select few from SJSU to be taken as a first-round NFL draft choice. Byrd was chosen 22nd overall by San Diego in the 1983 NFL Draft.
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San Jos茅 State moves into the Top 20 at #19 after a 17-13 win at Oregon State. Gill Byrd's late 3rd quarter 26-yard pick six was his second interception of the game and the game-winner.
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