Alva Liles

Alva Edison Liles (March 6, 1956 – January 7, 1998) was an American professional football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders. He played college football at Boise State University.

Early life and college Alva Edison Liles was born on March 6, 1956, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He played college football at Boise State University, as an offensive guard, and was a four-year letterman from 1974 to 1977.

On August 23, 1978, Liles signed with the Sacramento Buffalos of the California Football League.

Liles was signed by the Oakland Raiders on March 15, 1979.

Liles then signed with the Raiders in early August 1980. He was placed on injured reserve on August 19, released on September 20, and signed again on October 3. However, he never played for the Wranglers.

Personal life Liles died on January 7, 1998, in Sacramento at the age of 41. He had been suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.