Kevin Lewis (defensive back) facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Born: | November 14, 1966 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Weight: | 173 lb (78 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Alcée Fortier (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
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| College: | Northwestern State | ||
| Undrafted: | 1989 | ||
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Kevin Lewis (born November 14, 1966) is a former American football player. He was a talented cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Phoenix Cardinals. Before joining the NFL, he played college football at Northwestern State University.
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Early Life and High School
Kevin Lewis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 14, 1966. He grew up playing high school football at Alcée Fortier High School. He played alongside other future NFL players like Maurice Hurst and Aeneas Williams. Kevin was a great student and athlete. He earned honors in both football and basketball. He was also the valedictorian of his graduating class. This means he was the top student!
College Football Journey
After high school, Kevin was smaller than many football players. He was only 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 146 pounds. But he was determined to play college football. He convinced the coaches at Northwestern State University to let him try out. He joined the team as a walk-on cornerback. This means he wasn't given a scholarship right away. He played for the Northwestern State Demons from 1985 to 1988.
Kevin's hard work paid off. In 2007, he was honored for his college career. He was inducted into the N-Club Hall of Fame. He was also chosen for the "Top 100 Demons of the Century" roster.
Playing in the NFL
Kevin Lewis played professional football in the NFL for a few years. He was known for his skills as a cornerback.
Time with the Phoenix Cardinals
Kevin started his NFL career with the Phoenix Cardinals in 1989. He joined the team as a rookie. However, he was released by the team in July 1989.
Joining the San Francisco 49ers
Kevin then signed with the San Francisco 49ers on April 26, 1990. He was released again in September. But he didn't give up! He signed with the 49ers two more times that year. He played in several regular season games. He also played in two important playoff games. The 49ers won one playoff game against the Washington Redskins. They then lost a close game to the New York Giants.
During the 1990 season, Kevin made his first NFL interception. He caught a pass thrown by the other team. He returned it for 28 yards.
The 1991 Season
The 1991 season was a big year for Kevin. He played in all 16 games for the 49ers. He even started three of those games as a cornerback. In one game, he also returned a punt. This was the only time he did that in his NFL career.
Kevin had two more interceptions in 1991. One was against the Minnesota Vikings. The other was in the last game of the season. He returned that interception for 20 yards.
The 1992 Season
Kevin was injured during the 1992 preseason. He was placed on injured reserve before the regular season began. This meant he couldn't play that year.
Life After Football
Kevin Lewis is married to Sarah Lewis. They have three children: Kevin Lewis Jr., Cameron Lewis, and Makayla Lewis. Interestingly, his son Cameron also played cornerback at Northwestern State University. Kevin Lewis now lives in Clinton, Mississippi.
