Gaylon Hyder


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Position: DL
Jersey #: 71
Date of Birth: October 18, 1974
Height / Weight: 6'5" / 290 lbs
First Team: STL (1999)
Last Team: CLE (2001)

Career Summary

Last Updated: May 16, 2025

Career History of Gaylon Hyder

Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)
Date of Birth: October 18, 1974

Professional Career

  • St. Louis Rams (STL) (1999)
    • Joined the Rams as an undrafted free agent.
    • Contributed to the team's defensive line during the 1999 season.
    • Part of the roster during a successful season that culminated in a Super Bowl appearance.
  • Cleveland Browns (CLE) (2001)
    • Signed with the Browns for the 2001 season.
    • Played as a defensive lineman, contributing to the team’s defensive efforts.

Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Hyder was part of the St. Louis Rams team that reached Super Bowl XXXIV.
  • Known for his versatility and ability to play on the defensive line.

Post-NFL Career

  • Details about Hyder's life after football are limited.
  • Continued to be involved in football at various levels, sharing his experience with younger players.

Gaylon Hyder may not be one of the most recognized names in NFL history, but his contributions to the teams he played for in the late 1990s and early 2000s remain a part of the football landscape.

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