Alva Liles

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

Early life and education
Liles was a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He played football at Sacramento High School in Sacramento, California, graduating in 1974. He played college football at Boise State University, as an offensive guard.

Career
Liles played with the now-defunct Sacramento Buffalos, before going on to play in the NFL. He played with the Detroit Lions, the Oakland Raiders, the New York Jets, and the Washington Redskins. He was a member of the Oakland Raiders team that won Super Bowl XV.

Following his career in the NFL, he was a defensive end for the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League (USFL).