Listed as a starter at outside linebacker after putting together another solid season as a sophomore.
2008 (Sophomore): Made the move from defensive end in the 4-3 alignment to outside linebacker in 3-4 scheme, and did it flawlessly. Finished the season with 55 tackles (36 solo), 4.5 tackles for loss (minus-22 yards in losses) and 2.5 sacks (minus-15 yards in losses). He also had one forced fumble, one quarterback hurry and three pass breakups. He had a season-high nine tackles in the Wildcats’ Sept. 27 win over Eastern New Mexico. After starting all 13 games of his redshirt freshman season at defensive end, Lewis is listed as a backup linebacker entering the 2008 campaign.
2007 (Redshirt freshmen): Lewis started all 13 games for the Wildcats, finishing with 41 tackles (24 solo), 10.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks (second on the team). Made a strong impression in his first collegiate game, finishing with eight tackles (two tackles for loss) in the Wildcats’ season-opening loss at Central Oklahoma. Had five tackles against both Eastern New Mexico (two solo) on Sept. 29 and Midwestern State (five solo) on Nov. 10.
High school: Three-year letterman at Kimball HS where he helped the Knights to a combined 27-10 record over three seasons. As a senior he recorded 87 tackles, eight sacks, six tackles for loss, five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. He was a team captain and first team all-district.
Personal: Born 02 June 1988. 2006 graduate of Dallas Kimball High School.