Nasty, tenacious veteran tackle…one of the better tackles in the league…plays with an attitude and determination…smart, tough, and strong…good athlete…highly productive and highly consistent…played left tackle in 2002 for Saints after lining up at right tackle first four seasons...has started all 79 games played in NFL career…acquired by Rams 3/21/03 in trade with New Orleans in exchange for 2004 second round draft selection…originally selected by Saints in first round of 1998 NFL Draft (seventh overall) out of San Diego State. 2002: Started all 16 contests at left tackle…blocked for RB Deuce McAllister to rush for career-high 139 yards while offense gained season-high 422 total yards (179 rushing, 243 passing) against San Francisco 10/20. 2001: Started every game at right tackle…made 50th career start vs. Minnesota 10/7 in game where Saints’ offensive line did not allow a sack…blocked for RB Ricky Williams to rush 31 times for 147 yards at Carolina 10/14…blocked for offense to roll up 488 total yards (152 rushing, 336 passing), including 347 passing yards and two touchdowns by QB Aaron Brooks at San Francisco 11/11. 2000: Enjoyed a breakout season, starting every regular season and playoff game at right tackle as he earned all-Pro honors by the Associated Press…also earned second-team all-Pro honors by College & Pro Football Newsweekly, all-NFC by Football News, and second-team all-Pro honors by Football Digest…anchored offensive line with LT William Roaf that helped produce 129.3 yards per game rushing in 2000 (eighth in NFL) and was Saints’ highest total since 1987 (136.9)…recovered one fumble at St. Louis 11/26…made one reception for 16 yards vs. Denver 12/3…recovered three fumbles vs. St. Louis 12/24, setting team record. 1999: Started all 16 games at right tackle…contributed to Saints averaging 105.6 yards per game rushing, first time since 1993 New Orleans averaged 100+ yards over the course of the season (110.4 in 1993)…saw action for one play at tight end against Tennessee 10/17…saw action for one play as an eligible receiver at New York Giants 10/24…left game with bruised hip in third quarter and did not return vs. Dallas 12/24…had one tackle after turnover at Carolina 1/2. 1998: Started all 15 games that he played…named to all-rookie teams by Pro Football Weekly, Football News, and Football Digest…did not play while dressing vs. St. Louis 11/15…started at left guard in 12 games…saw action at right tackle in five games, starting two other games there (at Indianapolis 9/27 and vs. Buffalo 12/27)…started at left tackle at Carolina 11/1…made one tackle after turnover in season finale against Buffalo 12/27.

College Highlights:Regarded by many as one of premier offensive linemen in college football…one of quickest linemen in the country, timed at 4.95 in the 40-yard dash…received all-America first team honors by The Poor Man's Guide to the NFL Draft and Football News as a senior…became first Aztec lineman to earn such national honors since 1979…unanimous all-WAC first-team choice…semi-finalist for the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award…started every game (12), grading 94% for blocking consistency while registering 123 knockdowns for an offense that gained 3,994 yards…art major.

Personal Info:Born Kyle John Turley in Moreno Valley, Ca…was an all-league first-team pick as a senior, only season playing football at Valley View (Moreno Valley, Ca.) High…standout wrestler, earning all-State honors…honor roll student…art, playing guitar, and surfing are among his many hobbies…developed web site called TrenchWarfareOnline.net…as part of the site, he started a line of clothing as well as a foundation to assist underprivileged children in New Orleans…served as the grand marshal of the 2002 Mardi Gras Endymion parade along with “Seinfeld” co-star Jason Alexander…married to Stacy…has daughter, Haley…resides in Ladue, Mo.