Lester Lyles (American football) explained

Lester Lyles
Position:Cornerback/Safety
Number:26, 24
Birth Date:27 December 1962
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:218
High School:St. Albans (D.C)
College:Virginia
Draftyear:1985
Draftround:2
Draftpick:40
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played – started
Statvalue1:63 – 23
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:5.0
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:10
Pfr:LyleLe20

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lester Lyles Stats . Pro-Football-Reference.com . May 28, 2024.
  2. Web site: Lester Lyles Stats . NFL.com . May 28, 2024.
  3. News: Flutie, Byars lead Gannett All-Americans . The Journal-News (White Plains, NY) . Joel S. Buchsbaum . D11 . December 2, 1984 . Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: 1985 NFL Draft Listing . October 9, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Lester Lyles Stats . Pro Football Archives . May 28, 2024 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20231010194419/https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerl/lyle01200.html . October 10, 2023.
  6. Carroll. Charlotte. Jairus Lyles' Parents Went to Virginia. Sports Illustrated. March 17, 2018. March 17, 2018.