Quarterback, Marshall, 2001–02
Byron Leftwich
- Born
- Jan 14, 1980, in Washington, D.C.
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Byron Leftwich played quarterback at Marshall (2001–02). He finished sixth in the 2002 Heisman vote. The Jacksonville Jaguars took Leftwich in the first round, No. 7 overall in the 2003 NFL Draft.
At a glance
- Best season
- 2002
- Mid-American Offensive Player of the Year, Mid-American Vern Smith Leadership Award and 1 more
Honors
- 2001, 2002Mid-American Offensive Player of the Year
- 2001, 2002Mid-American Vern Smith Leadership Award
- 2002National leader in total offense per game (355.6)
- 2002Sixth in the Heisman vote
Team titles: MAC champions, 2002
All-America: Pro Football Weekly 2002
Players of the year, conference and regional honors: Wikipedia’s lists (CC BY-SA), each linked from its honor.
The teams in those years
Our player records start in 2004; before that they hold the honors, the Heisman vote and the draft (from 1936), with college years from the player’s Wikipedia article where it gives them.
Before the draft
| Drill | Combine or pro day 2003 |
|---|---|
| Height | 6′5⅜″ |
| Weight | 241 lb |
| Arm length | 31⅛″ |
| Hand size | 9¼″ |
| 40-yard dash | 4.85 s |
Combine or pro day: the source doesn’t say which. Pre-draft measurables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
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