Byron Keith Lee (born September 8, 1964) is a former American football linebacker who played for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played

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for Ohio State. He was drafted by the New Jersey Generals in the 1986

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, but did not sign with the team, as he was also drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round (176th overall) of the

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. He was waived by the Eagles during final roster cuts on August 19, 1986, but was re-signed on October 15. He played for the Eagles in 1986 and 1987, and was an offseason member of the Los Angeles Raiders in 1988. He played for the

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of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1991.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Byron 1964 births Living people American football linebackers Players of American football from Ohio Ohio State Buckeyes football players Philadelphia Eagles players Los Angeles Raiders players Cleveland Thunderbolts players