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.
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