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Games played – started:	63 – 23
Sacks:	5.0
Interceptions:	10
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lester Lyles
No. 26, 24
Position:	Cornerback/Safety
Personal information
Born:	December 27, 1962 (age 62); 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
	New York Jets (1985–1987); Phoenix Cardinals (1988); San Diego Chargers (1989–1990);
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-American (1984); 2× First-team All-ACC (1983, 1984);
Career NFL statistics
Games played – started:
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

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.