Keith Lewis (cornerback)

Keith Lewis (born March 28, 1989) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Cobras of the National Arena League (NAL). He attended Virginia University of Lynchburg. He signed with the New York Jets after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Omaha Mammoths, Calgary Stampeders, San Diego Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions.

Keith Lewis
No. 21 – Carolina Cobras (NAL)
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1989-03-28) March 28, 1989
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College:Virginia University of Lynchburg
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active

College

At Marie Sklodowska-Curie Metro High School in Chicago, Lewis amassed over 30 football scholarships and was one of the top players from the region. But with low ACT scores, he didn't get through the NCAA clearinghouse so he enrolled at the College of DuPage, a nearby junior college. He would go on to become an All-American at the junior college but grades were now an issue for him to transfer to a major program. So Lewis stepped away from football for nearly two years in order to get his life in order.

He applied for and got into Harold Washington College, a college in Chicago without a football program. At Harold Washington, the lack of a football program meant that Lewis had the chance to focus on the classroom. He spent more time studying and getting his grades up. Eventually the Virginia University of Lynchburg offered him a scholarship. In his final season at Lynchburg, he began to turn heads and caught the attention of agents and NFL scouts. All of a sudden there was a bit of buzz about this untested, extremely raw prospect.[1]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft Lewis signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was released by the Buccaneers on August 29, 2014 as they trimmed their roster down to 53 players.[2]

Omaha Mammoths

Lewis played with the Omaha Mammoths of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL) during their 2014 season.[3]

New York Jets

Lewis signed a reserves/futures contract with the New York Jets on December 30, 2014.[4] Lewis was released by the Jets as they trimmed their roster down before the start of the regular season.[4]

Calgary Stampeders

Signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League on September 28, 2015.[5]

San Diego Chargers

The San Diego Chargers and Lewis agreed to a contract on December 16, 2015.[6]

Kansas City Chiefs

Lewis was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs in January 2016 and released by the team in June 2016.[7]

Detroit Lions

Lewis was signed by the Detroit Lions in June 2016 and released by the team in August 2016.[7]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On January 24, 2017, Lewis signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[8]

Illinois Cowboys IA-FL (Iron Athletes Football League)

Lewis was signed June 2017

References
  1. dyer, kristian (2014-12-20). "Keith Lewis gets his NFL chance". Metro. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  2. Philipse, Sander (2014-08-29). "Bucs start roster cuts with Lewis, Pryor, Glaud". Bucs Nation. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  3. writer, Rich Kaipust / World-Herald staff. "Mammoths avert misery, steal victory at end". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  4. "Jets renegotiate quarterback Matt Simms' contract, sign 8 players to reserve/future contracts". NJ.com. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  5. "Stampeders sign DB McDonald to practice roster". CFL.ca. 2015-09-28. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  6. "Chargers Re-Sign Phillips, Sorensen Among Four Roster Moves". Los Angeles Chargers. 2015-12-16. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  7. "KEITH LEWIS". foxsports.com. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  8. Hobson, Russ. "Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign three internationals". Global News. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
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