James Lewis (American football)
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.
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| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 19, 1978 Piscataway, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Piscataway |
| College: | Miami (FL) |
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 6 / Pick: 183 |
| Career history | |
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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.[1] Miami would win the bowl game 37–14, and afterwards were considered consensus national champions.[2]
Post-college career
Lewis graduated after his senior season and was drafted in the 6th round (183rd overall) by the Indianapolis Colts.[3] Although signed by the Colts, he did not make the final roster.[4]
References
- Urrutia, Gabriel (May 28, 2019). "100 Greatest Plays In Miami Hurricanes History: #87 James Lewis' pick six in the 2001 Rose Bowl". State of the U. SB Nation. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- Anderson, Brandon (November 11, 2017). "Remembering the Insanely Talented 2001 Miami Hurricanes". SportsRaid. Medium. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- "2002 Indianapolis Colts draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 14, 2014.