Per ESPN.com, Michael Bonnette, LSU's associate athletic director for sports information,
said he spoke to Byrd's representatives Monday morning but there was no further information about his condidtion.
The Miami native transferred to LSU from junior college. He caught seven touchdown passes as a junior and 27 passes for 513 yards and four touchdowns with his final year at LSU. Byrd was preparing for the NFL draft this weekend and was rated by Scouts Inc. as the No. 13 wide receiver in the draft.
LSU fans and sports fans tweeted their thoughts, including one twitterer who noted this accident comes after Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart died in an automobile accident this month:
dbro113 ESPN: LSU's Demetrius Byrd in ICU after car accident. WOW! Not cool...
poopsykins i really hope dwmetrius byrd pulls thru...
PennantRaceGear NLF prospect Demetrius Byrd in hospital after car wreck. Man, these car wrecks involving young athletes need to stop...
ArthurWimberly Demetrius Byrd in ICU :( http://bit.ly/mICQz
jfordltu LSU WR, draft prospect Byrd in intensive care after car accident http://usat.me/?34818782 - thoughts and prayers out to him and his.
