Rod Byers is used to being patient when it comes to life and football, but the last week would test even the patience of the Biblical Job. Byers isn’t giving up, however, and will continue to chase his NFL dream.
The former Clemson defensive tackle arrived at Clemson after springing a National Signing Day surprise in February of 2011. Byers had committed to Oregon in a press conference at his school a week earlier, with former Ducks head coach Chip Kelly looking on. Byers shunned the Ducks, however, and signed with Clemson on the big day.
His Clemson career didn’t quite work out as expected, and he played just 348 snaps over 29 games as he battled for a spot on the depth chart in the rotation.