Kendrick Lewis

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Kendrick Lewis
Kendrick Lewis 2014.JPG
Lewis with the Houston Texans in 2014
No. 49, 23, 21, 28
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1988-06-16) June 16, 1988 (age 36)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: O. Perry Walker
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
College: Ole Miss
NFL draft: 2010: 5th round, 136th pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:349
Forced fumbles:8
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:34
Interceptions:9
Defensive touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kendrick Lewis (born June 16, 1988) is an American former professional football safety. He played college football at Ole Miss and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He also played for the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, and Tennessee Titans.

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Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Lewis in Kansas City Chiefs 2011 Kendrick Lewis.JPG
Lewis in Kansas City Chiefs 2011

Lewis was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 136th overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft. [1] The Chiefs officially signed him on June 29, 2010. [2] He began his rookie season as the backup free safety behind Jon McGraw but took over the starting position after McGraw became injured. He started ten games, intercepting three passes, and forcing one fumble.

In 2011, Lewis started all 16 games at safety for the first time in his career and produced 58 tackles, a career-high 10 passes defensed and three interceptions.

Houston Texans

On March 21, 2014, Lewis signed with the Houston Texans. [3] He established a career-high and led the Texans with 84 tackles and three forced fumbles. He also notched two interceptions, six passes defensed and a fumble recovery.

Baltimore Ravens

On March 14, 2015, Lewis signed a three-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. He was placed on injured reserve on October 22, 2016. [4]

On March 7, 2017, Lewis was released by the Ravens. [5]

Tennessee Titans

On May 2, 2018, Lewis signed with the Tennessee Titans after sitting out the entire 2017 season. [6] Lewis played in 13 games while starting three. He finished the 2018 season with 27 tackles and one pass defense.

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2010 KAN 1210292180.0034602372000
2011 KAN 16166048120.003119159101100
2012 KAN 99262420.00000010000
2013 KAN 16155646100.03110140000
2014 HOU 16168452320.0423212763100
2015 BAL 15156138230.05000051000
2016 BAL 606600.00000001000
2018 TEN 133272070.01000010000
10384349255940.0139198259348200

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2010 KAN 113300.00000000000
2013 KAN 115320.00000010000
228620.00000010000

References

  1. "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. Florio, Mike (June 29, 2010). "Chiefs sign rookie Kendrick Lewis". NBCSports.com. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  3. Wesseling, Chris (March 21, 2014). "Kendrick Lewis says he's joining Houston Texans". NFL.com. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
  4. Downing, Garrett (October 22, 2016). "Ravens activate Lorenzo Taliaferro, promote Robertson Daniel to 53-man roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  5. Mink, Ryan (March 7, 2017). "Ravens Waive Cornerback Shareece Wright, Safety Kendrick Lewis". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  6. Wyatt, Jim (May 2, 2018). "Titans Agree to Terms with Veteran Safety Kendrick Lewis". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018.