Derrick Lewis (American football)

Derrick Lewis
No. 89, 86
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1975-10-30) October 30, 1975
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
CollegeSan Diego State
Career history
2002–2003New Orleans Saints
2004Frankfurt Galaxy
2004Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2006Austin Wranglers
2006Houston Texans
2007Austin Wranglers
2008New Orleans VooDoo
2010Orlando Predators
2011New Orleans VooDoo
Stats at Pro Football Reference 

Derrick Lewis (born October 30, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs.

He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2002 with the New Orleans Saints and spent two years with the Saints before spending two years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent in 2006. The spring before, Lewis started as an offensive specialist for the Arena Football League's Austin Wranglers. While a Wrangler, Lewis broke the record for single-season receptions, in addition to being considered by many a beneficial component for the Wranglers' first ever playoff berth in franchise history. Lewis played his first year of organized football at Sacramento City College in 1998 and caught 34 passes. He transferred to San Diego State University in 1999.[1]

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References

  1. ^ "San Diego State signs five CC players". North County Times. January 5, 1999. p. 18. Retrieved June 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.