Donnie Lewis Jr. (born July 21, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Tulane.
_(cropped).jpg) Lewis with Tulane in 2017 | |
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| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 21, 1996 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Central (Central, Louisiana) |
| College: | Tulane (2014–2018) |
| NFL draft: | 2019 / round: 7 / pick: 221 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Professional career
editCleveland Browns
editLewis was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the 221st overall pick in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.[1] He signed his rookie contract with the Browns on May 2, 2019.[2] The Browns waived Lewis on August 31, 2019.[3] The Browns re-signed Lewis to their practice squad on September 7, 2019.[4] Lewis was released by the Browns on September 12, 2019.[5] The Browns re-signed Lewis to their practice squad a second time on September 20, 2019.[6]
The Browns signed Lewis to their reserve/futures list on December 30, 2019.[7] Lewis was waived by the Browns on September 3, 2020.[8]
Cincinnati Bengals
editOn November 18, 2020, Lewis was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[10] He was waived/injured on August 23, 2021 and placed on injured reserve.[11] He was released on September 14.
Denver Broncos
editOn April 27, 2022, Lewis was signed by the Denver Broncos.[12] He was waived/injured on August 29 and placed on injured reserve.[13] He was released from injured reserve on September 1.
Birmingham Stallions
editLewis signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League on January 14, 2023.[14] He was released on June 6.[15]
Edmonton Elks
editLewis was signed by the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League on January 10, 2024.[16] He was released on June 3, 2024.[17]
References
edit- ^ "Browns pick CB Donnie Lewis with final selection in 2019 NFL Draft". fox8.com. April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ "Browns sign 2019 draft picks Sheldrick Redwine, Drew Forbes, Donnie Lewis Jr". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 2, 2019.
- ^ "Browns cut roster to 53 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ "Browns sign CB Donnie Lewis Jr. to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 7, 2019.
- ^ "Browns sign G Colby Gossett to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 12, 2019.
- ^ "Browns elevate CB Robert Jackson from practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 20, 2019.
- ^ "Browns sign 8 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 30, 2019.
- ^ "Browns release 4 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 3, 2020. Archived from the original on September 5, 2020. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ "Bengals Make Midweek Player Moves". Bengals.com. November 18, 2020.
- ^ "Bengals Sign 10 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Bengals.com. January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Bengals Waive Donnie Lewis". Bengals.com. August 23, 2021.
- ^ "Broncos sign CBs Bless Austin and Donnie Lewis Jr., WR Trey Quinn". www.denverbroncos.com. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2022). "Broncos release P Sam Martin, make series of other roster moves". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ @USFLStallions (January 14, 2023). "Free Agent Signings" (Tweet). Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ @USFLStallions (June 6, 2023). "Transferred Player to Injured Reserve List" (Tweet). Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Edmonton signs Brett Boyko (OL) & Donnie Lewis Jr. (DB)". goelks.com. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Miller, Anthony (June 3, 2024). "Edmonton Elks Make Final Cuts, Add Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
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