Byron Leftwich

- Born: January 14, 1980Pittsburgh Steelers: Byron Leftwich
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C.Pittsburgh Steelers: Byron Leftwich
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 250 lbs
- Position: Quarterback
- College: Marshall College
- NFL debut: 2003
- Attended: H.D. Woodson High SchoolPittsburgh Steelers: Byron Leftwich
- MVP of the 2000 Motor City BowlPittsburgh Steelers: Byron Leftwich
- College: Marshall UniversityPittsburgh Steelers: Byron Leftwich
- MVP of 2000 Motor City BowlPittsburgh Steelers: Byron Leftwich
- 2003 Draft: 7th overallPittsburgh Steelers: Byron Leftwich

Byron Leftwich is a professional athlete in the National Football League. He is currently a quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2008, he was a back-up Quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
On April 12, 2009, news agencies reported that Leftwich agreed to a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is expected to compete for the starting job with Luke McCown, Josh Johnson and Brian Griese. ESPN.com: Source: Buccaneers to add QB Leftwich (April 12, 2009)
In the NFL

In his first 11 starts in the NFL, Leftwich was able to attain a passer rating of 89.3, which was in the top ten among all quarterbacks in the league. Having conflicts with head coach Jack Del Rio, Leftwich left for the Atlanta Falcons on February 15, 2008. In the 2007 season Leftwich only started 2 games going, a combined 32 of 58 for one touchdown and one interception.Pittsburgh Steelers: Byron Leftwich
On November 3, 2008, Leftwich led the Steelers to a victory over the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football. Leftwich threw two touchdowns when starting QB Ben Roethlisberger left the game with an injury to his throwing shoulder. The Steelers won the game 23-6.ESPN.com: Pittsburgh 23, Wasnhington 6 (November 3, 2008)
On December 28, 2008, Leftwich replaced Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who left the game with a concussion, and helped the team defeat the Cleveland Browns 31-0. Leftwich completed seven of 12 passes for 80 yards in the win.ESPN.com: Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh - Box Score