Kevin Lewis (defensive back)
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New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born | November 14, 1966 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 173 lb (78 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Alcée Fortier (New Orleans) | ||||
| College | Northwestern State | ||||
| NFL draft | 1989: undrafted | ||||
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Kevin Lewis (born November 14, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers and Phoenix Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwestern State Demons.[1]
Lewis was born on November 14, 1966, in New Orleans.[1] He played high school football at Alcée Fortier High School alongside other future NFL cornerbacks Maurice Hurst and Aeneas Williams.[2] He earned all-district honors in football and basketball and graduated valedictorian of his class.[3]
College career
Lewis, who was just 5'7" and 146 pounds coming out of high school, persuaded Northwestern State Demon coaches to let him walk on as a cornerback.[4] He played for the Demons from 1985 to 1988.[5]
In 2007, he was inducted into the N-Club Hall of Fame and selected to the Top 100 Demons of the Century roster.[4]