Bryce Lyons overcomes injury to graduate and pursue physical therapy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Bryce Lyons, a senior at CE King High School, faced a severe knee injury during a game against Goose Creek Memorial on October 2, 2025, ending his dreams of an NFL career. Instead of giving up, Lyons found purpose in helping others recover from injuries. He underwent multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation, ultimately graduating and planning to study kinesiology at the University of Houston. He aims to become a physical therapist, inspired by his recovery journey and supported by Texas Texans wide receiver Tank Dell, who shared a similar injury experience. Lyons was also awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the Texans.
- •Lyons suffered a knee injury on October 2, 2025, during a game.
- •He underwent five surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.
- •Graduated from CE King High School this June.
- •Plans to study kinesiology at the University of Houston.
- •Received a $10,000 scholarship from the Texans.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — CE King HS Bryce Lyons sees new purpose in life after knee injury; graduation
"Months ago, a severe injury ended senior Bryce Lyons' season and dream of playing in the NFL. But instead of giving up, he used the injury to find a new purpose.
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