COLLEGE: Walk-on player who moved to fullback in the spring after playing linebacker throughout his collegiate career... tough, hard-nosed and smart player who could help on special teams... listed as the third-team fullback entering the fall behind Dalton Wilson and Matt Coffee... named one of five "outstanding walk-ons" at the 2011 Garnet & Black spring game. 2010: Walk-on linebacker who provided depth to the roster at the Mike linebacker position and on special teams... saw action in three games... earned a spot on the SEC Academic Honor Roll. 2009: Redshirted as a true freshman walk-on... worked with the scout team. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs, Fla. in 2009... played football for head coach Bob Hudson... earned all-district and all-county honors... also named to the Pinellas all-star team... had a scholarship opportunity from Lehigh University. PERSONAL: Billy Byrne is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering.