Demetrius Byrd arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Demetrius Byrd, a former LSU football player, has been arrested in Miami Beach for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The incident allegedly involved Byrd wielding a multi-tool with a knife and making threats toward another individual. He has been granted a $5,000 bond but must appear in court related to an outstanding domestic violence warrant. Byrd played a significant role in LSU's 2007 national championship season before a brief NFL career with the Chargers, which was hindered by a serious car accident.
- •Byrd is 40 years old and was part of LSU's 2007 championship team.
- •The confrontation on a bus led to Byrd brandishing a knife.
- •Byrd's bond is set at $5,000.
- •He faces an outstanding warrant for a separate domestic violence case.
- •He had a short NFL career after a significant injury in a car accident.
- 8:44 PMCBS Sports — Ex-LSU star Demetrius Byrd arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
"Byrd, 40, was a member of the Tigers' 2007 national championship team and spent one year in the NFL with the Chargers
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