One of the top offensive linemen in the class of 2021 is showing interest in playing in the SEC.
Duncanville, Texas offensive Savion Byrd shared his top 14 teams Saturday on Twitter. The graphic, below, includes five SEC teams: Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Texas A&M. He also included Florida State, Miami, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, SMU, TCU and Texas. In Saturday’s tweet, Byrd teases he’ll be naming a top 5 “soon.”
Listed at 6-5, 265 pounds, Byrd is rated the No. 4 recruit in Texas, No. 6 offensive tackle and No. 32 prospect overall nationally in the class of 2021 on the 247Sports Composite. Gabe Brooks of 247Sports shared his evaluation of Byrd in December:
Possesses outstanding build for projected offensive tackle role. Good height and appears to be long. Wears his weight well and is built athletically relative to size with ample space for more bulk. Shows quickness at the snap and flashes impressive functional athleticism that allows for second-level work with relative ease. Looks for more work downfield when available. Very high ceiling in pass pro thanks to frame and natural movement ability. However, lacks reps at projected position after spending entire junior year playing defensive tackle. Still projects very well to OT but has not spent significant time there since sophomore season. Hand placement can get better. Must continue to bulk and strengthen. Can improve footwork technique. One of the top tackle prospects in a loaded 2021 O-line class in Texas. Possesses early-round NFL Draft potential with proper development.
Byrd’s highlights can be viewed below:
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