Gill Byrd was drafted No. 22 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of San José State. 149 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 149
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 581st at San José State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Gill Byrd came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
149 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 149
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 581st among San José State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 58100% of career value
- Final season
- 19929 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Gill Byrd.
Arkansas · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas Tech
Arizona State
UC Davis · 2× Pro Bowl
San José State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from San José State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gill Byrd in the 1983 NFL Draft
Gill Byrd is a Defensive back out of San José State selected No. 22 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 149 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value San José State has produced 40 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Gill Byrd drafted?
Gill Byrd was selected No. 22 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/gill-byrd.
What college did Gill Byrd play for?
Gill Byrd played college football at San José State in the Mountain West. See every San José State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/san-jos-state-spartans.
How did Gill Byrd's NFL career turn out?
149 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/gill-byrd.