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Lester Lyles (American football)

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Lester Lyles
No. 26, 24
Position:Cornerback/Safety
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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

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

References

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  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 icon
  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.
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