BATON ROUGE -- Former LSU wide receiver Demetrius Byrd continues to make progress following a car accident that sent him to the hospital on Sunday in Miami.

As of Wednesday afternoon, Byrd has made “tremendous progress over the past two days” and was said to be “alert and responsive” to both the doctors and his mom. Byrd is expected to make a full recovery.

Byrd was injured in a one-car accident on Sunday morning in Miami.

Please continue to check www.LSUsports.net for updates on Byrd’s status.

April 20, 2009:

The following is a statement from Athletes First on the status of former LSU wide reciever Demetrius Byrd. Athletes First represents Demetrius.

Athletes First has issued the following statement in response to the news that our client and 2009 NFL draft prospect Demetrius Byrd was involved in a car accident in Miami, Florida yesterday.

“We are saddened by the news that our good friend and client Demetrius Byrd was involved in a car accident yesterday morning.  He is currently being treated at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, and based on early reports, we are optimistic that he will make a full recovery.”

David Dunn, Athletes First CEO and Demetrius’ NFL representative, added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Demetrius, and with his mother Sharon and the entire Byrd family.”

LSU coach Les Miles comment on former Tiger wide receiver Demetrius Byrd

“This tragic accident puts in perspective just how fragile life can be. Demetrius is an outstanding young man with a bright future ahead of him. He was a joy to coach and he brought a great smile and a wonderful attitude to our football team. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family as we hope for a speedy recovery.”