Jeff Lyman
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 21, 1950 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Skyline (UT) |
| College: | BYU |
| NFL draft: | 1972 / Round: 4 / Pick: 82 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Player stats at PFR | |
Jeffery Borden Lyman (born August 21, 1950) is a former American football linebacker who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Buffalo Bills. He also was a businessman who owned the factory "Jeff Lyman's Sofa Factory".
Early life and education[edit]
Jeff Lyman was born on August 21, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lyman went to high school at Skyline (Uth). He went to college at BYU. Had had an interception returned for a touchdown in 1971.[1]
Professional career[edit]
1972 season[edit]
Lyman was drafted in the 4th round (82nd overall) of the 1972 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. He played in 2 games with them before being waived.[2] He was then claimed by the Buffalo Bills and appeared in 1 game.[3]
1973 season[edit]
In April 1973, Lyman was traded in a multi-player trade to the New England Patriots. He was released in training camp and signed with the Los Angeles Rams but did not make their roster.
Business career[edit]
In January 1973, Lyman opened a business called Jeff Lyman's Sofa Factory.[4] He worked with 2 of his brothers (Jack and Steve), who also were players with BYU.[4] The store was located in Provo, Utah.
References[edit]
- ^ "Jeff Lyman - Football". BYU Cougars.
- ^ "Jeff Lyman Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Jeff Lyman Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ^ a b "Sofa Factory Showroom Opened by Jeff Lyman". The Daily Herald. January 14, 1973. p. 34 – via Newspapers.com.