Keith Lyle, Football, Class of 1990

Keith Lyle spent nine years in the National Football League, most of them for the St. Louis Rams during the late 90's, as a free safety. But Lyle, remembered in the Northern Region by those that coached against him as incredibly fast, was an impressive high school quarterback before heading to the University of Virginia.

Lyle was named a first-team all-district selection as a defensive back and as a quarterback. He was also a first team all-region quarterback and second team all-region defensive back that season. Marshall bowed out of the Northern Region playoffs with a 21-17 upset loss to Gunston District contender Edison in the next game. Lyle finished with 1,130 passing yards and 13 touchdowns (3 INT) while rushing for 559 yards (9 TD) in his senior season. His defensive statistics could not be found. The University of Virginia took notice and after a successful run at the University of Virginia, Lyle - who was drafted 71st overall in the seventh round by the then-Los Angeles Rams - recorded 425 tackles and five sacks in 136 games played over nine seasons in the NFL. He spent seven seasons with the Rams.

From 1995 to 1998, Lyle intercepted 23 passes, the most in the NFL during that period. During the 1996 season, Lyle, along with Tyrone Braxton of the Denver Broncos, led the NFL in interceptions with 9. Keith followed that season with 8, which tied for second in the NFL that season and finished his career with 31 interceptions.


Lyle returned home for a season with the Washington Redskins in 2001 before playing his final season with the San Diego Chargers in 2002. Lyle recorded 67 tackles in 16 games during St. Louis's Super Bowl run in 2000.















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