Drafted in the fifth round (151st overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of Georgia Tech, Lethon "Lee" Flowers III spent his entire eight-year NFL career in the Black & Gold, anchoring the Steelers secondary as a hard-hitting safety.
From Columbia to Atlanta
Born January 14, 1973 in Columbia, South Carolina, Flowers played his high school football at Spring Valley High School before heading to Georgia Tech, where he suited up for the Yellow Jackets from 1991 to 1994.
Becoming a Steeler
Selected by Pittsburgh in the 1995 NFL Draft, Flowers went on to play eight seasons (1995–2002) with the Steelers, lining up at defensive back and safety throughout his time in Pittsburgh.
Career Statistics
- 299 solo tackles
- 4 interceptions
- 11 forced fumbles
- 37 passes defended
Vacationing with the Legends
Now fans get the chance to spend time with Lee in a setting unlike any other — at the Legends of Pittsburgh Resort Takeover. It's a rare opportunity to swap stories with a Steelers defensive back who wore the Black & Gold for eight straight seasons.