Jameon Lewis facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 26, 1991 |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Tylertown (MS) |
| College: | Mississippi State |
| Undrafted: | 2015 |
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| CFL status: | International |
Jameon Kalchevis Lewis, born on November 26, 1991, is a former American football player. He was a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes. Jameon played college football for Mississippi State.
Early Life and High School Football
Jameon Lewis grew up in Tylertown, Mississippi. He went to Tylertown High School. There, he was the starting quarterback for his school's football team. He was a very successful player.
Leading the Chiefs to Victory
From his sophomore to senior year, Jameon's team only lost four games. He helped lead the Tylertown Chiefs to the Mississippi 3A State Championship. They even made it to the championship game two years in a row. In his final year, they won the state title!
Becoming a Top Recruit
Because of his great skills, Jameon was considered a top football player. Experts rated him as a "three-star recruit." This means he was one of the best young players in the country. He was also listed as one of the top 24 prospects in Mississippi.
College Football Career
Jameon Lewis played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He joined the team in 2010.
Starting Out at Mississippi State
Jameon took a "redshirt" year in 2010. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. This allowed him to train and get ready for college-level football.
In his first college game in 2011, he caught four passes for 113 yards. This was a great start! He played in all 13 games during the 2012 season.
A Breakout Junior Year (2013)
The 2013 season was a huge year for Jameon. He showed off his amazing skills. In one game against Troy, he scored a touchdown by passing, running, and catching the ball! This is very rare for a player to do all three.
He also had his first game with over 100 receiving yards against LSU. He scored touchdowns by throwing the ball in games against Kentucky and Texas A&M. In the Kentucky game, he again scored by throwing, catching, and running!
Setting a School Record
Jameon played in the 2013 Liberty Bowl against Rice. In that game, he set a new school record for Mississippi State. He had an incredible 220 receiving yards in just one game! This helped him reach 923 receiving yards for the entire 2013 season. That was the fourth-highest total ever for a receiver at Mississippi State.
Senior Season (2014)
In 2014, Jameon continued to make an impact. He threw his fourth career touchdown pass against South Alabama. He missed some games that season because of a leg injury. However, he still caught enough passes to rank high in the Bulldogs' record books. He finished 8th in career receptions and 10th in career receiving yards at the time.
College Statistics Overview
Jameon's college career was impressive. He played in 48 games. He caught 113 passes for a total of 1,554 yards. He scored 8 receiving touchdowns. He also showed his versatility by throwing 4 touchdown passes and running for 4 touchdowns.
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| Year | Games | Team | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | C-A | Yds | TD | Att | Yds | TD | PR | Yds | TD | KR | Yds | TD |
| 2011 | Mississippi State | 13 | 7 | 143 | 20.4 | 80 | 1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 86 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 386 | 0 |
| 2012 | Mississippi State | 13 | 10 | 108 | 10.8 | 21 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 517 | 1 |
| 2013 | Mississippi State | 13 | 64 | 923 | 14.4 | 65 | 5 | 3-3 | 84 | 3 | 13 | 117 | 3 | 23 | 51 | 0 | 20 | 446 | 0 |
| 2014 | Mississippi State | 9 | 32 | 380 | 11.9 | 74 | 2 | 1-1 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 56 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Career | 48 | 113 | 1,554 | 13.8 | 74 | 8 | 4-4 | 108 | 4 | 36 | 280 | 4 | 31 | 77 | 0 | 65 | 1,414 | 1 | |
Professional Football Career
After college, Jameon Lewis played for a few professional football teams.
Time with the Toronto Argonauts
In October 2016, Jameon joined the Toronto Argonauts practice squad. This is a group of players who train with the team. He was signed again by the team in December of that year. However, the team made many changes, and Jameon left the Argonauts after a mini-camp.
Playing for the Albany Empire
On March 22, 2018, Jameon was assigned to the Albany Empire. This team played in the Arena Football League (AFL). He was with the team for a short time before being reassigned on April 7, 2018.
