Bront Bird

Bront Bird is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He played college football for the Texas Tech [Red Raiders football|Texas Tech Red Raiders] and was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

Early life

Bird played high school football at Permian High School in Odessa, Texas, where he was a standout at wide receiver and linebacker.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2011 NFL draft, Bront "the Big" Bird was signed by the San Diego Chargers on July 26, 2011. In 2011 [San Diego Chargers season|2011], Bird recorded 14 total tackles, 11 of them being solo.