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: | |
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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]
Lyle's son, Jairus Lyles, was a member of the Utah Jazz.[6]