Kip Lewis

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Kip Lewis
Oklahoma Sooners–No. 10
Position Linebacker
Class
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Sophomore
Major Communication
Personal information
Born: (2004-02-20) February 20, 2004 (age 21) [1]
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career history
College
High school Carthage (Carthage, Texas)

Kip Lewis (born February 20, 2004) [1] is an American college football linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Early life

Lewis attended Carthage High School in Carthage, Texas. He was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Oklahoma Sooners over offers from schools such as Oklahoma State, Texas, and Texas A&M. [2]

College career

During Lewis's first collegiate season in 2022, he took a redshirt, where he notched two tackles with half a tackle being for a loss. [3] In week 9 of the 2023 season, he tallied five tackles and a fumble recovery, but the Sooners were upset by Kansas. [4] Lewis appeared in all 13 games for the Sooners in 2023,[ citation needed ] totaling 66 tackles with four being for a loss, a sack, and a fumble recovery. [5] [6] In week five of the 2024 season, he returned an interception 63 yards for a touchdown to help beat Auburn 27–21. [7] For his performance, Lewis was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) defensive player of the week. [8] In week 13, Lewis picked off quarterback Jalen Milroe, which he returned 49 yards for a touchdown, as he helped lead Oklahoma to a 24-3 upset win over #7 Alabama. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 "Kip Lewis". soonerstats.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  2. ↑ Aber, Ryan (April 30, 2021). "OU football: Sooners get commitment from four-star linebacker Kip Lewis". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  3. ↑ Stoia, George (August 23, 2023). "Crimson Countdown: No. 10 Kip Lewis". On3.com. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  4. ↑ Martinez, Justin (November 3, 2023). "OU 3-2-1 kickoff: Are Kip Lewis, Drake Stoops in line for big games vs. OSU in Bedlam?". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  5. ↑ Aber, Ryan (August 19, 2024). "OU football linebacker Kip Lewis looking for breakout season as Sooners' depth grows". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  6. ↑ Chapman, Ryan (August 11, 2024). "Oklahoma Kip Lewis Ready to 'Fly Around' After Building on Last Year's Key Experience". Oklahoma Sooners on SI. SI.com. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  7. ↑ Aber, Ryan (September 29, 2024). "How Kip Lewis delivered a 'movie moment' with pick-6 to rally OU football past Auburn". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  8. ↑ Pryzbto, Bob (September 30, 2024). "OU linebacker Kip Lewis earns SEC defensive honor". On3.com. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  9. ↑ Gregory, Dekota (November 23, 2024). "WATCH: Kip Lewis Returns Interception for TD to Extend Oklahoma's Lead against Alabama". SI.com. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
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