Garry Lewis (gridiron football)

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Garry Lewis
No. 21, 22, 17 [1]
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1967-08-25) August 25, 1967 (age 57)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Walter L. Cohen (New Orleans)
College: Alcorn State (1986–1989)
NFL draft: 1990  / round: 7 / pick: 173
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Garry Lewis Jr. (born August 25, 1967) is an American former professional football cornerback who played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Alcorn State University and was selected by the Raiders in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL draft. He also played for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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Early life and college

Garry Lewis Jr. was born on August 25, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana. [1] He attended Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans. [1]

He was a four-year letterman for the Alcorn State Braves of Alcorn State University from 1986 to 1989. [1] He was inducted into the school's athletics hall of fame in 2023. [2]

Professional career

Lewis was selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the seventh round, with the 173rd overall pick, of the 1990 NFL draft. [3] He signed with the team on June 9. [4] He was placed on injured reserve on September 24, moved to the practice squad on October 24, and promoted back to the active roster on November 4, 1990. [4] Overall, Lewis played in 12 games, starting five, for the Raiders during the 1990 season. [3] He also appeared in two playoff games that year, recording one interception. [3] He played in all 16 games, starting two, in 1991. [3] He was placed on injured reserve on December 25, 1991. [4]

On February 1, 1992, Lewis was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for an undisclosed 1992 draft pick. [5] He was also due to become a free agent that year. [4] In mid July, he requested a trade due to strained contract negotiations. [6] He officially signed with the Cowboys on July 21, 1992. [6] His contract was noted as having an unusual "voidable option". [6]

On August 26, 1992, Lewis was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 1993 ninth round draft pick. [7] [8] He played in 16 games, starting two, for the Buccaneers during the 1992 season and made one interception. [3] He was released on July 26, 1993. [4]

Lewis signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on September 8, 1993. [4] He appeared in one game for the Chiefs before being released on September 15, 1993. [4] [3]

Lewis played in 14 games for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1994, totaling 41 defensive tackles, nine special teams tackles, one interception, and four pass breakups. [1] He also spent some time on the injured list that year. [9] [10] He was listed as a defensive halfback during his time with the Rough Riders. [1] Lewis played in five games for the Rough Riders during the 1995 season, accumulating 21 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, one interception, and one pass breakup. [1] He was released in early August 1995. [11]

On August 17, 1995, it was reported that Lewis had been signed to the practice roster of the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats. [12] He was moved back to cornerback while with the Tiger-Cats. [1] He played in ten games for them during the 1995 season, recording 25 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, five interceptions, and one pass breakup. [1] Lewis played in nine games, all starts, in 1996, totaling 26 defensive tackles, one interception, and three pass breakups. [1] He missed seven weeks during the middle of the year due to a broken ankle. [13] He became a free agent after the season. [14]

Post-playing career

Lewis later became the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at Alcorn State. [2]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Lewis to Be Inducted into A-Club Hall of Fame". Alcorn State University. October 26, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Garry Lewis". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Garry Lewis NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Weekend Transactions". The Daily Item . February 3, 1992. p. 2. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 "Lewis OKs terms, leaving 8 unsigned". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . July 22, 1992. pp. C7. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  7. ↑ Fisher, Mike & Whitt, Richie (August 27, 1992). "Lewis gets his wish in trade to Bucs, says he won't be missed". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . pp. C6. Retrieved January 24, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ Banks, Don (August 27, 1992). "Bucs try to shore up pass coverage". Tampa Bay Times . pp. C1. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  9. ↑ "CFL moves". The Toronto Star . August 11, 1994. pp. D7. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Transactions". The Stuart News . September 10, 1994. pp. B2. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  11. ↑ "The Rough Riders". Star-Phoenix . August 4, 1995. pp. B1. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Activity". National Post . August 17, 1995. p. 54. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  13. ↑ Hamilton, Ian (September 14, 1996). "CFL weekend". The Leader-Post . pp. C2. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  14. ↑ Dickins, Jeff (November 11, 1996). "A.C. wants a starting job". The Hamilton Spectator . pp. S12. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
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