Lyneal Alston

Lyneal Alston (born July 23, 1964) is a former professional American football wide receiver. He played college football for the University of Southern Mississippi[1][2] from 1983 to 1986, where he had 64 receptions, 1,261 yards and 10 touchdowns during his career and appeared in the 1986 Senior Bowl.[3] He later professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[4][5] He was cut by the Steelers in August 1988.[6]

Lyneal Alston
No. 81
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1964-07-23) July 23, 1964
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Theodore (AL)
College:Southern Miss
Undrafted:1987
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games:3
Receptions:3
Touchdowns:2
Player stats at PFR

References

  1. "'Big-Play' Alston carving reputation". Hattiesburg American. September 27, 1985. p. 3C. Retrieved October 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  2. Andy Clay (November 5, 1986). "Alston answers distress calls with tough catches". Hattiesburg American. pp. 1D, 3D. Retrieved October 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Lyneal Alston". Hattiesburg American. December 24, 1989. p. 4C. Retrieved October 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  4. Don Hudson (September 21, 1987). "With Lipps as model, USM product Alston earns spot with Steelers". Clarion-Ledger. p. C1. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  5. "Steelers sign Boyle, Alston". Ellwood City Ledger. Associated Press. November 6, 1987. p. 8. Retrieved October 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Packers ax vet passer Wilson as NFL teams make final cuts". The Commercial Appeal. August 30, 1988. p. D6. Retrieved October 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.


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