Keith Allen Lyle (born April 17, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers. Lyle was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the

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. He also played for the

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and San Diego Chargers.

Early years

In high school, he played

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and safety for George C. Marshall High School, in Falls Church, Virginia. Keith's father Garry Lyle played for the Chicago Bears from 1967 to 1974.

Professional career

From 1995 to 1998, Lyle intercepted 23 passes, the most in the NFL during that period. Lyle was also the last first-round selection of the L.A. era of the Rams until 2016. During the 1996 NFL season, Lyle, along with

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of the

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, led the NFL in interceptions with nine. Throughout his career with the Rams, Lyle also served as the team's holder. During his time with the Rams, Lyle started in 89 of 105 games.

NFL statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lyle, Keith 1972 births Living people Players of American football from Washington, D.C. American football safeties Virginia Cavaliers football players Los Angeles Rams players St. Louis Rams players Washington Redskins players San Diego Chargers players