Education
He graduated from Cascade High School in Turner, Oregon.
He graduated from Cascade High School in Turner, Oregon.
He went on to compete in the 1968 World University Games and the 1968 Summer Olympics as a wrestler for the United States. Lewis also played college football at Oregon State University where he earned All-American honors as a football player in 1967, and was a two-time All-Pac-8 Conference selection as a defensive tackle. He was selected as the team Most Valuable Player in 1969.
Upon graduating from Oregon State, Lewis was drafted in the 13th round of the 1970 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers.
The Oilers moved him to linebacker upon drafting him. Lewis played one season in the NFL.
