Keith Allen Lyle (born April 17, 1972) is an American former professional
football player who was a
safety
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Meanings
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in the
National Football League
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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
1994 NFL Draft
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. He also played for the
Washington Redskins
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and
San Diego Chargers.
Early years
In high school, he played
quarterback
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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
Tyrone Braxton
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of the
Denver Broncos
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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
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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