2020-21 Wrestling Roster

Terry Griffin

Jake Byrd

  • Class Senior
  • Height 5-7
  • Weight 133
  • Hometown Jackson, MO
  • High School Jackson
  • Prev School Jackson
  • Major Computer Science Software Engineering

Biography

AT DRURY
2018-19

Byrd started for the Panthers at 133 lbs after redshirting during the 2017-18 season. Jake placed 3rd at the Drury Open and 4th at the Jet Invite respectively and represented Drury at GLVC Duals as well as the NCAA Regional Championships. 

2017-18
As a redshirt, Jake went 7-7 on the season as he moved up to 133 lbs. Byrd placed 3rd at the Kaufman-Brand Open. He also wrestled 141 lbs. at the Denker Open later in the season.
 
2016-17
Jake wrestled for the Panthers at 125lbs and was 3-3 in duals…Recorded varsity wins in matches vs. Cumberlands (Ky.), Central Missouri, and Bellarmine…Byrd placed 4th in the Maryville/Kaufman Brand Open…finished the year 8-11.

HIGH SCHOOL
Placed fourth at Missouri State Wrestling Championships and was a three-time District finalist while at Jackson High School...Three-time SEMO Conference Champion, four-time state qualifier and posted fifth most wins in school history (155)...Helped Jackson to undefeated marks in dual competition from 2014-16, two District titles and three SEMO Conference titles.

PARENTS
Terry and Jennifer Byrd...Major is Computer Science Software Engineering.

JAKE'S FAVORITES
Favorite Class at Drury: Spanish
Hobbies: Spikeball, Watching sports
Favorite website or app: Twitter
Athlete you most admire: Paul Crewe
Person that most inspires you: Terry Byrd
Best moment you've had as an athlete: Getting Califlower Ear


2016-17 Jake Byrd Results
 

Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Freshman

    5'7" 125 lbs
  • 2017-18Sophomore

    5'7" 125 lbs
  • 2018-19Redshirt Sophomore

    5'7" 133 lbs
  • 2019-20Junior

    5'7" 133 lbs
  • 2020-21Senior

    5'7" 133 lbs