James Christopher Lewis Jr. (born December 19, 1978) is a former collegiate American football defensive back who played college football at the University of Miami. He was drafted 183rd overall in the 2002 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

College career

After playing high school football at Piscataway Township High School, a high school in Piscataway, New Jersey, Lewis went to play college football for four years for the University of Miami from 1998 to 2001. During the 2nd quarter of his final game as a Hurricane, the 2002 Rose Bowl against Nebraska, he scored a pick six when he ran 42 yards with an intercepted pass from Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Eric Crouch for a touchdown—which increased the score for Miami, 20–0. Miami would win the bowl game 37–14, and afterwards were considered consensus national champions.

James Lewis (American football)

Post-college career

Lewis graduated after his senior season and was drafted in the 6th round (183rd overall) by the Indianapolis Colts. Although signed by the Colts, he did not make the final roster.

James Lewis (American football)

References

External links

Miami Hurricanes profile

1978 births

Living people

People from Piscataway, New Jersey

Players of American football from Middlesex County, New Jersey

African-American players of American football

American football safeties

Piscataway High School alumni

Miami Hurricanes football players

21st-century African-American sportspeople

20th-century African-American sportspeople

James Lewis (American football)