Junior linebacker was a major factor in the best performance by the Red Elephants' defense so far this season in last Friday's win at Clarke Central.
Defensive Player of the Week: Carmelo Byrd enthusiastically accepts leadership mantle for Gainesville's defense
![](https://gainesvilletimes.cdn-anvilcms.net/media/images/2023/09/12/images/Carmelo_Byrd.max-1200x675.jpg)
![Carmelo_Byrd.jpg](https://gainesvilletimes.cdn-anvilcms.net/media/images/2023/09/12/images/Carmelo_Byrd.max-752x423.jpg)
Friends to Follow social media