Jess Lewis
American football player and wrestler (born 1947)
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Jess Lewis (born July 28, 1947) is an American former amateur wrestler and professional football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers in 1970. He graduated from Cascade High School in Turner, Oregon.
Aumsville, Oregon, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 28, 1947 Aumsville, Oregon, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cascade Senior (Turner, Oregon) |
| College | Oregon State |
| NFL draft | 1970: 13th round, 326th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
| Medal record | ||
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| Collegiate Wrestling | ||
| Representing the Oregon State Beavers | ||
| NCAA Division I Championships | ||
 | 1969 Provo | Heavyweight |
| 1970 Evanston | Heavyweight |
 | 1968 State College | Heavyweight |
College wrestling
Lewis was an accomplished wrestler for Oregon State, becoming a three-time conference champion (1968–1970), three-time All-American (1968–1970), and a two-time NCAA champion (1969, 1970) in the heavyweight division. He went on to compete in the 1968 World University Games and the 1968 Summer Olympics as a wrestler for the United States.[1]
College football
Lewis also played college football at Oregon State University where he earned All-American honors as a football player in 1967, and was a two-time All-Pac-8 Conference selection as a defensive tackle. He was selected as the team MVP in 1969.[2]
NFL football
Upon graduating from Oregon State, Lewis was selected in the 13th round of the 1970 NFL draft by the Houston Oilers. The Oilers moved him to linebacker upon drafting him.
