Lester Lyles (American football)

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Lester Lyles
No. 26, 24
Position: CB/SS
Personal information
Born: (1962-12-27) December 27, 1962 (age 61)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Albans (D.C)
College: Virginia
NFL draft: 1985  / Round: 2 / Pick: 40
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played – started:63 – 23
Sacks:5.0
Interceptions:10
Player stats at PFR

Lester Everett Lyles (born December 27, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback and strong safety in the National Football League (NFL).

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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]

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References

  1. "Lester Lyles Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  2. "Lester Lyles Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  3. Joel S. Buchsbaum (December 2, 1984). "Flutie, Byars lead Gannett All-Americans". The Journal-News (White Plains, NY). p. D11 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  5. "Lester Lyles Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  6. Carroll, Charlotte (March 17, 2018). "Jairus Lyles' Parents Went to Virginia". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved March 17, 2018.