🔥 Trending Who is Demetrius Byrd? Former NFL Player Arrested for Aggravated Assault

Demetrius Byrd is a former American professional football player, primarily known for his career as a wide receiver in college football with the LSU Tigers and a brief stint in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Diego Chargers ¹². He recently gained public attention due to his arrest in Miami Beach in late July 2026 on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon ²³⁴.

Early Life and College Career

Born on June 30, 1986, Demetrius Byrd played college football for Louisiana State University (LSU) ¹². He was a significant contributor to the Tigers' 2007 national championship team ².

Professional Football Career

Byrd was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft ¹. He played one year in the NFL with the Chargers ².

Recent Legal Troubles

On July 28, 2026, Demetrius Byrd, at the age of 40, was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida ⁶⁷. Police accused him of making threats to passengers on a public transit bus while armed with a multi-tool blade ³⁴⁷.

Details of the Incident

According to arrest reports, the incident occurred on a bus where Byrd was allegedly "screaming and yelling at other passengers" ⁵. A victim reported that Byrd pulled out a multi-tool, which included a knife, and made threats, asking "Who wants to die today?" after being told to be quiet ⁴⁵. He was subsequently charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon ²⁴⁸. Byrd is currently being held in a Miami-Dade jail ⁸.