Lester Lyles (American football)
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| Position | Cornerback/Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | December 27, 1962 Washington, D.C., U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | St. Albans (D.C) | ||||||||
| College | Virginia | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1985: 2nd round, 40th overall pick | ||||||||
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Lester Everett Lyles (born December 27, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL).
Lyles was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and played scholastically at St. Albans School.[1] He played collegiately for the Virginia Cavaliers,[2] where, as a senior, he was honored by Gannett News Service as a first-team All-American.[3]
Lyles was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 1985 NFL Draft.[4] He played six seasons for the Jets, Phoenix Cardinals, and San Diego Chargers, recording ten interceptions, five sacks, and three fumble recoveries.[5]
Family
Lyle's son, Jairus Lyles, was a member of the Utah Jazz.[6]
References
- ^ "Lester Lyles Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Lester Lyles Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Joel S. Buchsbaum (December 2, 1984). "Flutie, Byars lead Gannett All-Americans". The Journal-News (White Plains, NY). p. D11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "Lester Lyles Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Carroll, Charlotte (March 17, 2018). "Jairus Lyles' Parents Went to Virginia". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
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