Roderick Lewis facts for kids

Roderick Albert Lewis is a former American football player. He was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Houston/Tennessee Oilers. The Oilers picked him in the 1994 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Arizona.

Roderick Lewis's Early Life and College Football

Roderick Albert Lewis was born on June 9, 1971. His birthplace was Washington, D.C.. He went to Bishop Dunne Catholic School in Dallas, Texas.

Roderick played college football for the Arizona Wildcats. This team is from the University of Arizona. He played from 1990 to 1993. In 1992, he caught two passes. One of these passes was for a touchdown. In 1993, he caught six passes.

Roderick Lewis's NFL Career

The Houston Oilers chose Roderick in the 1994 NFL draft. He was the 157th player picked overall. He signed with the team on July 16, 1994.

In 1994, he played in three games. He started one game. He caught four passes for 48 yards. In 1995, Roderick played in all 16 games. He started nine of those games. He caught 16 passes for 116 yards.

He played in all 16 games again in 1996. He started seven games that year. He caught seven passes for 50 yards. After the 1996 season, he became a free agent. He then re-signed with the team. The team was renamed the Tennessee Oilers by then.

In 1997, Roderick played in ten games. He started one game. He caught one pass for seven yards. He became a free agent after the 1997 season.

Roderick signed with the San Diego Chargers on June 11, 1998. He was released by the Chargers on August 24, 1998.