American football player
Lewis with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024 | |||||||
Toronto Argonauts | |||||||
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Position: | Defensive backs coach | ||||||
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Born: | (1987-11-24) November 24, 1987 (age 37) Orlando, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 203 lb (92 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Pompano Beach (FL) | ||||||
College: | Vanderbilt | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2010 / round: 3 / pick: 67 | ||||||
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Myron Lewis (born November 24, 1987) is an American former professional football cornerback who is currently the defensive backs coach for the Toronto Argonauts 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 at Vanderbilt University, where he garnered SEC honors his junior and senior years.
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lewis was selected 67th overall in the 2010 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On August 8, 2013, Lewis was waived by the Buccaneers.
Detroit Lions
On August 11, 2013, Lewis was signed by the Detroit Lions. On August 25, 2013, he was cut by the Detroit Lions.
Las Vegas Outlaws
On January 30, 2015, Lewis was assigned to the Las Vegas Outlaws of the Arena Football League (AFL).
BC Lions
Lewis signed with the BC Lions on May 27, 2015.
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. He won the 111th Grey Cup in his first year with the Argonauts.
References
- "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- "Lewis Waived Among Thursday Roster Maneuvers". Buccaneers.com. August 8, 2013. Archived from the original on March 15, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
- Rogers, Justin (August 11, 2013). "Detroit Lions add 6-foot-2 cornerback Myron Lewis". MLive.com. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- Meinke, Kyle (August 25, 2013). "Detroit Lions cut 4 more players, including former 4th-rounder Ronnell Lewis". MLive.com. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
- "LIONS ADD THREE MORE TO DEFENCE". bclions.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- "Argos Announce Kevin Eiben & William Fields as Defensive Co-Coordinators; Name Myron Lewis as defensive backs coach". Toronto Argonauts. May 1, 2024.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2010 NFL draft selections | |
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- 1987 births
- Living people
- American football cornerbacks
- American football safeties
- Detroit Lions players
- Edmonton Elks players
- Players of American football from Orlando, Florida
- Players of Canadian football from Orlando, Florida
- Pompano Beach High School alumni
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
- Vanderbilt Commodores football players
- Blacktips (FXFL) players
- Las Vegas Outlaws (arena football) players
- Hudson Valley Fort players
- Arizona Rattlers players
- Toronto Argonauts coaches
- BC Lions players
- Canadian football defensive backs
- African-American coaches of Canadian football