Bird played college football at Virginia Tech and was selected in the third round of the 2001 NFL draft.
[1] Bird was known for his ability to make open field tackles in crucial situations.
At Virginia Tech, Bird was a three-time winner of the best conditioned athlete award, though his professional career was cut short with injuries.
He attended Oakcrest High School in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey, where he was a standout wide receiver and wrestler.
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