Education
A native of San Antonio, Texas, Lewis attended Robert East. Lee High School, where he played linebacker and running back.
A native of San Antonio, Texas, Lewis attended Robert East. Lee High School, where he played linebacker and running back.
He played college football for the University of Oklahoma, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. As a senior, Lewis was named all-area and all-metro and was also selected to the United States. Army All-American Bowl. He ran a 4.34 sec 40 yard dash at the Nike Camp.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Lewis had scholarship offers from Missouri, Nebraska, and Arizona State, among others
Lewis broke a couple of Oklahoma freshman records, once established by Brian Bosworth. He eclipsed the mark for most freshman season tackles (144) and most tackles by a freshman in a game (19) against Texas.
Six games into the 2010 season, Lewis led the Sooners with 59 tackles, also registered one interception. Detroit Lions
After his career at Oklahoma, Lewis was selected in the seventh round by the Detroit Lions in the 2012 NFL Draft.
Lewis saw time in both 2012 and 2013 as a special teamer.
On December 3, 2013, Lewis was suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league"s performance-enhancing substance policy. Minnesota Vikings
Lewis signed with the Minnesota Vikings on March 9, 2016.