James Lewis (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | December 19, 1978 Piscataway, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 196 lb (89 kg) |
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| High school: | Piscataway |
| College: | Miami (FL) (1998–2001) |
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 6 / Pick: 183 |
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James Christopher Lewis Jr. (born December 19, 1978) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back, a position that helps stop the other team from scoring. James Lewis played college football for the University of Miami. Later, he was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 NFL draft.
College Football Journey
James Lewis played high school football at Piscataway High School in Piscataway, New Jersey. After high school, he went on to play college football for the University of Miami. He played there for four years, from 1998 to 2001.
Big Play in the Rose Bowl
In his final game as a Miami Hurricane, the 2002 Rose Bowl, James Lewis made a huge play. This game was against the Nebraska team. During the second quarter, he caught a pass from Nebraska's quarterback, Eric Crouch. Crouch was a very famous player who had won the Heisman Trophy, a top award for college football players.
James Lewis then ran 42 yards with the ball. This play, called a "pick six" (an interception returned for a touchdown), scored points for Miami. It made the score 20–0. The Miami team won the game 37–14. After this big win, they were named the best college football team in the country.
Playing Professionally
After finishing college, James Lewis hoped to play in the NFL. He was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL draft. This meant the Colts picked him as the 183rd player overall in the draft.
Even though the Colts picked him, James Lewis did not stay with the team. He later played for other teams like the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions. He also played for teams in NFL Europe, which was a league in Europe. These teams included the Barcelona Dragons and the Scottish Claymores.
