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: | Kashmere (Houston) | ||||||
| College: | Pittsburgh | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1993 | ||||||
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Vernon Lewis Jr. was a professional American football player. He was born on October 27, 1970. Vernon played as a defensive back for four seasons. He was part of the New England Patriots team in the National Football League (NFL). Before turning pro, he played college football at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Vernon Lewis's Early Life
Vernon Lewis Jr. was born in Houston, Texas. He went to Kashmere High School in Houston. Besides football, he also enjoyed track and field in high school. In 2023, Vernon was honored. He was added to the Kashmere Former Athletes Association Hall of Fame.
College Football Career
Vernon played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. This team is from the University of Pittsburgh. He played for them from 1990 to 1992. He was a three-year letterman, which means he played well enough to earn a special award each year.
In 1990, Vernon caught two interceptions. He also returned three punts for 34 yards. The next year, in 1991, he returned two kicks for 39 yards. During his last college season in 1992, he made three more interceptions. While in college, Vernon studied criminal justice.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Vernon Lewis was not chosen in the 1993 NFL draft. However, he still got a chance to play professionally. He signed with the New England Patriots on April 30, 1993.
Playing for the Patriots
Vernon played in ten games for the Patriots in 1993. In 1994, he appeared in 11 games. He made four solo tackles that year. He also played in one playoff game.
The 1995 season was a busy one for Vernon. He played in all 16 games. He started two of those games. He made 27 solo tackles and nine assisted tackles. He also had 1.5 sacks and recovered one fumble.
After the 1995 season, Vernon became a free agent. This means he could sign with any team. He decided to re-sign with the Patriots on June 1, 1996. In 1996, he played in seven games. He recorded one solo tackle. Vernon became a free agent again after the 1996 season.
