Donnie Lewis
American football player (born 1996)
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Donnie Lewis Jr. (born July 21, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback for the Fishers Freight of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football for the Tulane Green Wave.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Lewis with the Tulane Green Wave in 2017 | |
| Fishers Freight | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 21, 1996 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central (Central, Louisiana) |
| College | Tulane (2014–2018) |
| NFL draft | 2019: 7th round, 221st overall pick |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Lewis was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 221st overall pick in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.[1] He signed his rookie contract with the Browns on May 2, 2019.[2] The Browns waived Lewis on August 31, 2019.[3] The Browns re-signed Lewis to their practice squad on September 7, 2019.[4] Lewis was released by the Browns on September 12, 2019.[5] The Browns re-signed Lewis to their practice squad a second time on September 20, 2019.[6]
The Browns signed Lewis to their reserve/futures list on December 30, 2019.[7] Lewis was waived by the Browns on September 3, 2020.[8]
Cincinnati Bengals
On November 18, 2020, Lewis was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[10] He was waived/injured on August 23, 2021 and placed on injured reserve.[11] He was released on September 14.
Denver Broncos
On April 27, 2022, Lewis was signed by the Denver Broncos.[12] He was waived/injured on August 29 and placed on injured reserve.[13] He was released from injured reserve on September 1.
Birmingham Stallions
Lewis signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League on January 14, 2023.[14] He was released on June 6.[15]
Edmonton Elks
Lewis was signed by the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League on January 10, 2024.[16] He was released on June 3, 2024.[17]
