Vernon Lewis (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||
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| Born: | October 27, 1970 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Houston (TX) Kashmere | ||||||
| College: | Pittsburgh | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1993 | ||||||
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Vernon Lewis Jr. was born on October 27, 1970. He is a former American football player. Vernon played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He spent four seasons with the New England Patriots.
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Vernon Lewis Jr.'s Football Journey
Vernon Lewis Jr. was a talented defensive back. This position is important in football. Defensive backs try to stop the other team from scoring. They cover receivers and help tackle players.
Early Life and High School
Vernon grew up in Houston, Texas. He went to Kashmere High School. This is where he started playing football. Playing in high school helped him get ready for college.
College Football at Pittsburgh
After high school, Vernon went to the University of Pittsburgh. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. Playing college football is a big step. It prepares players for the professional leagues.
Playing in the NFL
In 1993, Vernon joined the New England Patriots. He played for them for four seasons. This was a big achievement for him. He was part of the NFL, the top football league.
Vernon's Stats with the Patriots
During his time with the Patriots, Vernon made some important plays. He had 41 tackles, which means he stopped the other team's players many times. He also recovered one fumble. A fumble is when a player drops the ball. Vernon also had 1.5 sacks, which means he tackled the opposing quarterback.
