Richard Byrd was drafted No. 36 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 75 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 75
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2013th at Southern Mississippi
The pick
How Richard Byrd came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
- Southern Mississippi
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
75 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 75
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2013th among Southern Mississippi picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 20100% of career value
- Final season
- 19894 years after the draft
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Richard Byrd.
Maryland · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida State
UNLV · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Other DE picks from Southern Mississippi
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Richard Byrd in the 1985 NFL Draft
Richard Byrd is a Defensive end out of Southern Mississippi selected No. 36 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1985 NFL Draft. 75 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Southern Mississippi has produced 58 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Richard Byrd drafted?
Richard Byrd was selected No. 36 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/richard-byrd.
What college did Richard Byrd play for?
Richard Byrd played college football at Southern Mississippi. See every Southern Mississippi draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southernmississippi.
How did Richard Byrd's NFL career turn out?
75 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/richard-byrd.