Lyle Leong Explained

Lyle Leong
Number:13
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:23 August 1987
Birth Place:Abilene, Texas, U.S.
High School:Abilene
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:175
College:Texas Tech
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:
Cfl-Archive:https://web.archive.org/web/20131001110752/http://www.cfl.ca/roster/show/id/5715

Lyle Leong (born August 23, 1987) is a former professional gridiron football wide receiver. He played collegiate football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Lyle Leong went undrafted in the 2011 NFL draft. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2011.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League in February 2013.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On May 23, 2013 Leong Jr was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL in exchange for Jermaine McElveen.[5]

Coaching career

Levelland High School

On June 9, 2021 Lyle Leong was named Head Football Coach and Athletic Director of the Levelland Lobos by the Levelland Independent School District Board of Trustees.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Mendez. Carlos. Texas Tech's Lyle Leong Jr. could catch on as Cowboys' No. 3 receiver. 28 July 2011. Fort Worth Star Telegram. 26 July 2011.
  2. News: Davis. Courtney. Potts, Leong lead several Red Raider free agency signings. 13 August 2011. KJTV-TV. 27 July 2011.
  3. News: Former Abilene High Star Lyle Leong Signs As Free Agent With Cowboys. 13 August 2011. KTXS. 26 July 2011.
  4. Web site: Cowboys begin the free agency period - Dallas Cowboys Blog- ESPN. 26 July 2011.
  5. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=423831 Traded to the TiCats
  6. Web site: Christy. Pete. Former Red Raider Wide Receiver Lyle Leong Jr. the new Head Football Coach/AD at Levelland. 2021-06-10. www.kcbd.com. en.