Wes Lyons (born September 12, 1988) is a former

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wide receiver. He played college football at

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. Lyons graduated from

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and is one of the many successful players from Woodland Hills to reach the NFL.

Professional career

Spokane Shock

After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Lyons signed with the

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of the

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on September 24, 2010.

Pittsburgh Steelers

While still under contract with the Shock, Lyons was signed to a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 15, 2011. Lyons played in all four of the Steelers' preseason games and caught 3 passes for 63 yards. He also caught an eleven-yard touchdown, which was called back due to a holding call. Despite being the third leading wide receiver, he was released on September 2, 2011. He again signed with the Steelers on March 21, 2012, this time as a

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. He was once again released on July 12, 2012.

Pittsburgh Power

Lyons was signed by the Pittsburgh Power on April 16, 2013. Lyons spent the entire season on the Injured Reserve.

Author Work

Lyons published his first book in 2012 titled "The Pursuit With Patience" about his life and football experiences.

References

External links

West Virginia Mountaineers bioPittsburgh Steelers bioNFL.com bioESPN.com bio
1988 births Living people Players of American football from Pittsburgh American football wide receivers West Virginia Mountaineers football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Spokane Shock players {{Widereceiver-1980s-stub