Myron Lewis
American gridiron football player and coach (born 1987)
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Myron A. Lewis (born November 24, 1987) is an American former professional football cornerback. He was most recently the defensive backs coach for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft. Lewis played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores, where he garnered SEC honors in his junior and senior years.
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
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| Born | November 24, 1987 Orlando, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Pompano Beach (FL) | ||||||
| College | Vanderbilt (2006–2009) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2010: 3rd round, 67th overall pick | ||||||
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Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lewis was selected in the third round with the 67th overall in the 2010 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[1] On August 8, 2013, Lewis was waived by the Buccaneers.[2]
Detroit Lions
On August 11, 2013, Lewis was signed by the Detroit Lions.[3] On August 25, 2013, he was cut by the Detroit Lions.[4]
Las Vegas Outlaws
On January 30, 2015, Lewis was assigned to the Las Vegas Outlaws of the Arena Football League (AFL).
BC Lions
Hudson Valley Fort
In the fall of 2015, Lewis signed with the Hudson Valley Fort of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL).
Arizona Rattlers
On October 16, 2015, Lewis was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers. On November 11, 2015, Lewis was placed on recallable reassignment.
Coaching career
On May 1, 2024, it was announced that Lewis had been named defensive backs coach for the Toronto Argonauts.[6] He won the 111th Grey Cup in his only year with the Argonauts.
On January 31, 2025, it was announced that Lewis had joined the coaching staff of the Ottawa Redblacks as the team's defensive backs coach.[7] He served in that capacity for one season, but was not retained for 2026 following the hire of Ryan Dinwiddie as head coach.[8]