2006 Outlook — After being thrown into the fire as a true freshman, Byrne will only continue to become a better offensive guard as a part of one of the Sycamores’ strongest units.

2005 — Started six games for the Sycamores, five at right guard and one at the left ... Key component of an offense that passed for a school-record 2,906 yards ... Was a lead blocker for a stable of running backs that rushed for 1,208 yards during the season.

High School — First team All-Chicago Catholic Leaguer in both his junior and senior seasons ... First team Chicago Sun Times all-area and all-state selection twice ... Two-time Chicago Tribune all-state selection ... Named Class 6A All-State by Illinois High School Football Coaches Association as a senior ... During senior season, named Second Team All-State by Champaign Gazette ... Team captain his senior year.

Personal — Born John Anthony Byrne on September 5, 1986 to Tom and Kathy Byrne in Oak Lawn, Ill. ... Brother, Tom Byrne, recently played football at Valparaiso from 1999-2002 ... Majoring in Business.