Myron Lewis

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Myron Lewis
Toronto Argonauts
Position: Defensive backs coach
Personal information
Born: (1987-11-24) November 24, 1987 (age 36)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school: Pompano Beach (FL)
College: Vanderbilt
NFL draft: 2010  / Round: 3 / Pick: 67
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:20
Pass deflections:3
Player stats at PFR

Myron Lewis (born November 24, 1987) is an American former professional football cornerback who is currently the defensive backs coach for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Lewis played college football at Vanderbilt University, where he garnered SEC honors his junior and senior years.

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Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Lewis was selected 67th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [1] On August 8, 2013, Lewis was waived by the Buccaneers. [2]

Detroit Lions

On August 11, 2013, Lewis was signed by the Detroit Lions. [3] On August 25, 2013, he was cut by the Detroit Lions. [4]

Las Vegas Outlaws

On January 30, 2015, Lewis was assigned to the Las Vegas Outlaws of the Arena Football League (AFL).

BC Lions

Lewis signed with the BC Lions on May 27, 2015. [5]

Hudson Valley Fort

In the fall of 2015, Lewis signed with the Hudson Valley Fort of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL).

Arizona Rattlers

On October 16, 2015, Lewis was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers. On November 11, 2015, Lewis was placed on recallable reassignment.

Coaching career

On May 1, 2024, it was announced that Lewis had been named defensive backs coach for the Toronto Argonauts. [6]

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References

  1. "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. "Lewis Waived Among Thursday Roster Maneuvers". Buccaneers.com. August 8, 2013. Archived from the original on March 15, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
  3. Rogers, Justin (August 11, 2013). "Detroit Lions add 6-foot-2 cornerback Myron Lewis". MLive.com. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  4. Meinke, Kyle (August 25, 2013). "Detroit Lions cut 4 more players, including former 4th-rounder Ronnell Lewis". MLive.com. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  5. "LIONS ADD THREE MORE TO DEFENCE". bclions.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  6. "Argos Announce Kevin Eiben & William Fields as Defensive Co-Coordinators; Name Myron Lewis as defensive backs coach". Toronto Argonauts. May 1, 2024.