Mitch Lyons

Mitchell Warren Lyons^[1] (born May 13, 1970)^[2] is an American former professional football tight end in the National Football League (NFL).^[3] He attended Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan and played college football at Michigan State University.^[1]

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄4 in (1.94 m)	251 lb (114 kg)	31+3⁄8 in (0.80 m)	10+5⁄8 in (0.27 m)	5.25 s	1.77 s	2.99 s	4.56 s	26.0 in (0.66 m)	8 ft 7 in (2.62 m)	20 reps

Mitch Lyons

No. 86, 85
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1970-05-13) May 13, 1970 (age 55) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:	Forest Hills Northern (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
College:	Michigan State
NFL draft:	1993: 6th round, 151st pick
Career history
Atlanta Falcons (1993–1996) Pittsburgh Steelers (1997–1999)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big Ten (1992)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 39 Receiving yards: 345 Touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

At 6'5" tall and 265 pounds, the Atlanta Falcons drafted him in 1993 in the sixth round.^[4][5] He played 4 seasons with the Falcons and was then traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played 3 seasons.^[2] His career statistics include 39 receptions for 345 yards and one touchdown.^[2]

Lyons was elected to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees for an eight-year term that began on January 1, 2011.^[6]