Dennis Byrd was drafted No. 42 overall by the New York Jets in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Tulsa. 57 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 57
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1912th at Tulsa
The pick
How Dennis Byrd came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Tulsa
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
57 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 57
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1912th among Tulsa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 19100% of career value
- Final season
- 19923 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Dennis Byrd.
Auburn
Boston College
Wyoming
Arizona
Tulsa in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Tulsa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dennis Byrd in the 1989 NFL Draft
Dennis Byrd is a Defensive tackle out of Tulsa selected No. 42 overall by the New York Jets in the 1989 NFL Draft. 57 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Tulsa 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 Dennis Byrd drafted?
Dennis Byrd was selected No. 42 overall by the New York Jets in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/dennis-byrd.
What college did Dennis Byrd play for?
Dennis Byrd played college football at Tulsa in the American. See every Tulsa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulsa-golden-hurricane.
How did Dennis Byrd's NFL career turn out?
57 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/dennis-byrd.