Jeff Lyman

Jeffery Borden Lyman (born August 21, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the St. Louis Cardinals and Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the BYU Cougars. He also was a businessman who owned the factory "Jeff Lyman's Sofa Factory".

Jeff Lyman

No. 37, 50, 59
Position	Linebacker
Personal information
Born	(1950-08-21) August 21, 1950 (age 75) 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: 4th round, 82nd overall pick
Career history
St. Louis Cardinals (1972) Buffalo Bills (1972) New England Patriots (1973)* Los Angeles Rams (1973)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life and education

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 Brigham Young University. Had had an interception return for a touchdown in 1971.^[1]

Professional career

1972 season

Lyman was selected 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

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

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.