Keith Lyle

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Keith Lyle
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Position(s):
Safety
Jersey #(s):
35
Born: April 17, 1972 (1972-04-17) (age 36)
Washington D.C.
Career Information
Year(s): 19942002
NFL Draft: 1994 / Round: 3 / Pick: 71
College: Virginia
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Tackles     541
Interceptions     31
Sacks     5
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards
  • Led NFL in interceptions in 1996 with 9

Keith Allen Lyle (born April 17, 1972 in Washington D.C.) is a former professional American football safety who was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 3rd round of the 1994 NFL Draft. In high school, he played quarterback for George C. Marshall High School, in Falls Church, VA. A 6'2", 210-lb. safety from the University of Virginia, Lyle played in nine NFL seasons from 1994 to 2002 for the Rams, Washington Redskins, and San Diego Chargers.

From 1995 to 1998, Lyle intercepted 23 passes, the most in the NFL during that period. During the 1996 NFL season, Lyle, along with Tyrone Braxton of the Denver Broncos, led the NFL in interceptions with 9. Throughout his career with the Rams, Lyle also served as the team's holder.