Education
He graduated Georgia Military Academy (now Woodward) and then from the University of Georgia in 1971.
He graduated Georgia Military Academy (now Woodward) and then from the University of Georgia in 1971.
He earned both his bachelor"s and master"s degrees in clinical bio-psychology from the University of Georgia. He was selected 14th round of the 1971 NFL Draft. Lyons played for the Broncos for six seasons, starting in 43 consecutive games at one point during his career.
An avid piano player, he was once a guest conductor for the Denver Symphony Orchestra while he was playing for the Broncos.
After his time in the NFL, Lyons went to University of Colorado Medical School, graduating with a medical degree in 1977. He practices medicine in Atlanta.
He is the Director of the Center for Women's Care and Reproductive Surgery in Atlanta. He is director of Gynecologic surgery, Chief of Surgery of Advanced Surgery Center of Atlanta.
He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the department of OB/GYN at Emory University Medical School of Atlanta.
During his career, he has written over 19 chapters for medical publications and has written 30 publications.