Mitchell Warren "Mitch" Lyons[1] (born May 13, 1970 in Grand Rapids, Michigan[2]) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League.[3] He attended Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan and played college football at Michigan State University.[4] At 6'5" tall and 265 pounds, the Atlanta Falcons drafted him in 1993 in round 6.[5] He played 4 seasons with the Falcons and was then traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played 3 seasons.[6] His career statistics include 39 receptions for 345 yards and one touchdown.[7]
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Position: | Tight end | ||||||||||
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Born: | (1970-05-13) May 13, 1970 (age 52) Grand Rapids, Michigan | ||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Forest Hills Northern (Grand Rapids, Michigan) | ||||||||||
College: | Michigan State | ||||||||||
NFL Draft: | 1993 / Round: 6 / Pick: 151 | ||||||||||
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Mitch Lyons was elected to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees for an eight-year term that began January 1, 2011.[8]
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