Robert Lyles was drafted No. 114 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of TCU. 109 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #114
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 109
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4010th at TCU
The pick
How Robert Lyles came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
TCU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
109 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 109
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4010th among TCU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3075% of career value
- Final season
- 19917 years after the draft
Around pick 114
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Lyles.
Penn State
Washington
East Carolina
Weber State
TCU in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from TCU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Lyles in the 1984 NFL Draft
Robert Lyles is a Linebacker out of TCU selected No. 114 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 109 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value TCU has produced 103 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Robert Lyles drafted?
Robert Lyles was selected No. 114 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/robert-lyles.
What college did Robert Lyles play for?
Robert Lyles played college football at TCU in the Big 12. See every TCU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tcu-horned-frogs.
How did Robert Lyles's NFL career turn out?
109 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/robert-lyles.