Dezmin Lewis
American football player (born 1992)
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Dezmin "Dez" Lewis (born December 5, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Central Arkansas Bears and was selected by the Bills in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Mesquite, Texas, U.S.
Lewis with the Buffalo Bills in 2015 | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 5, 1992 Mesquite, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 214 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | North Mesquite |
| College | Central Arkansas |
| NFL draft | 2015: 7th round, 234th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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Representing  United States | ||
| Men's Flag football | ||
| World Games | ||
 | 2022 Birmingham | Team competition |
College career
Lewis played at the University of Central Arkansas from 2011 to 2014. He had 197 receptions for 2,668 yards and 24 touchdowns during his career with the Bears.[1]
Professional career
Lewis was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick of the 2015 NFL draft.[2][3][4] On September 4, 2015, he was released by the Bills.[5] On September 6, 2015, the Bills signed Lewis to their practice squad.[6][7][8][9]
On September 2, 2016, Lewis was released by the Bills as part of final roster cuts and was signed to their practice squad.[10][11] He was promoted to the active roster on November 29, 2016.[12]
On September 2, 2017, Lewis was waived by the Bills.[13]
International competition
Lewis represented the United States at the 2022 World Games, playing on the U.S. flag football team where he won a gold medal.[14][15]