DeWayne Lewis

DeWayne Lewis (born October 4, 1985 in Lubbock, Texas) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Southern Utah. Former Southern Utah University cornerback DeWayne Lewis of Denver, Colo., has been selected to play for the 2011 U.S. Men’s National Team in football in the fourth International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Senior World Championship July 8–16 in Austria. USA Football assembles America’s national teams in the sport for international competition.

Lewis is one of 39 players named to Team USA, led by former Northwest Missouri State University head coach and three-time NCAA Division II national champion Mel Tjeerdsma. Six players will be added to the roster in the coming weeks. U.S. Men’s National Team players must be at least 20 years old.

Early years
DeWayne Lewis attended Thomas Jefferson High School where he led his team to the quarter final stage of the 2001 state playoffs and also the 2002 state semifinals being named Defensive Player of the year. DeWayne Lewis also showcased his talent on the track breaking every Colorado sprint record rewriting the record book in two years. His senior year Lewis was the state champion in 3 events, two years in a roll. ESPN sports analyst Woody Paige conducted several interviews and even wrote statewide articles on Lewis. Lewis was named Athlete of the year, All American, All Colorado, even made the Junior USA National team. Lewis is the Eighth Fastest Athlete in Colorado history.

In College Lewis continued his dominance as a speed demon and Corner Back from 2003-2008. Lewis was also a High School All American, athlete of the year College All -American Team Captain, 3.1 GPA, 8-Time Conference Champ, 3-Time Conference All-American, Athletics USA World magazine top 60 fastest athletes, US Athlete National sport athlete all-American, 2-Time athlete of the year college, Competed at NCAA nationals Track and Field All American, 2009 NFL Draft Pick, ESPN Wood Page Athlete Honorable Mention, Over 50 Top news paper Articles reported, Big Ten Champion, Big Ten Alumni, Black Student Alliance member, NAACP Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.2-time Conference Track athlete of the year. 60 meter sprint top 50 in the world time 6.70 seconds, 100 meter national time 10.40 seconds. 8-time record breaks, 6 school records.

College career
Lewis played college football at the Southern Utah and Michigan State where he played in 32 games making 28 starts and finishing his college career with 199 tackles and six interceptions.DeWayne Lewis is an outstanding CB listed on many world wide draft ranking site as the top 20 best corners available at Southern Utah a transfer from Michigan State where he saw good time on the field. Ran 4.26 40-yard dashes on Jr. pro day. DeWayne was rated among the countries best defensive backs ranked 12 in the country on most of the draft rating web sites at Southern Utah University. In his second year of play for the Thunderbirds, he compiled 51 total tackles with 4 TFLs, 2 sacks and 4 picks 2 Forced Fumbles 13 Pass break ups. In 2009, DeWayne compiled 35 total tackles with a 3 TFLs, a pick, 9 passes defended and a pair of forced fumbles. Also competed in track & field spring 2009.He just finish playing in the ALL-STAR East Coast Bowl game where he ran the fastest 40 yard at 4.33 he also had several pass break ups during that game. He always finds a way to be around the ball and recently has broken several sprinting records.

DeWayne Lewis is a shut down corner with a number of things to work on which means he can be raw at time. Has 3rd round talent at worst, but level of competition concerns and relative inexperience may cost him a couple of rounds. •2nd on team in forced fumbles- ranked 38 in the country. Lewis both years competed at NCAA nationals in the 100 meter dash. Lewis is a football player that tried out track for spring conditioning and speed work, and realized he was really fast. RANKED Sites: Draft Daddy, CDSDraft.com, North Blue Draft, Draft Bible, NFLDraftScout, NFL draft dog, Draft Guys, Mock draft. Dewayne Lewis was consider to be in the top 8 fastest players in all of college football the 2008-2009’ Season with Scoresreport.com Ranked 18th overall among D1 Corner Backs in this year’s corner pool, CDSDraft.com He had the fastest 40fty at the Bowl game clocking in a 4.33 Previous Teams Jacksonville Jaguars 2009, Cincinnati Bengals 2010. CDSDraft.com Says, “He really  woke up the scouting world with a terrific Pro Day at BYU on 3/11/09, posting a 9'8" broad jump, a 37" vertical, 13 bench reps, 4.28/4.30 in the forty, a 6.98 3-cone drill and a 4.01 SS. His Pro Day solidifies DeWayne's credentials as a mid-round prospect.”

SUU, 2009: 51 tackles, 41 solo, 4 TFL (2, 6, 5, 4 yards), 2 sacks, 4 Int. 13 PBU, 2 FF; 2008 35 tackles, 29 solo, 3 TFLS, 2FF, 9 PBU, 2 INT. And, talk about speed, DeWayne ran the 100-m in 10.40 seconds, broke the SUU all-time 60-m record with a new time of 6.72. And he was Ranked in USA magazine as top 60 fastest people in the United States, but has a blinding 40-yard speed of 4.27 on Jr. pro day; a decrease from 4.32 last season. DeWayne Lewis is SUU's first two-sport national contender and conference athlete of the year (2008) and 2009. He broke 4, SUU and 7 track and field Stadium records (60m, 200m, conference records, and Utah records). This speed has attracted a great deal of attention from SUU opponents who typically double-team DeWayne to keep him away from the ball. He has a return average of over 24 yards and opponents have a fear of throwing a ball his way and yet, Lewis is a ball magnet. Wherever the ball is, DeWayne's blinding speed keeps him near it and evading tacklers when he carries the ball.

DeWayne has been consistently named Great West Conference defensive player and athlete of the week. He is expecting a banner year in 2009. During his free time he helps his mother and family with a variety of life challenges. LOC issues and continued technical development are the question marks. Not the most disciplined athlete around. Lewis will take chances, and bites on fakes and double moves occasionally. More fast than quick little upside left. Sometimes he doesn't intercept balls he should. Lewis may be the best kept secret among this year's group of fine small-school Corner Backs. Lewis is Very, very fast great closing speed. Anticipates well and makes the big play. Not just a track guy playing football—far from it, but it is his world class speed that makes you first sit up and take notice. Aggressive hitter for his size, and has enough size. Smooth backpedal and great makeup speed. Lewis is hard to beat deep Far better tackler and hitter than you might think. Lewis is a solid dual-talent CB 7-time Mid-Continent Conference 100-m champion and competed at the NCAA championships after advancing to the regional finals running 10.40. Broke SUU 60 meter dash records (6.72) Named on the USA Elite Sprinter list, Ran 4.32 seconds. 40-yard dash 4x athlete of the week in Great West Conference Lewis is exceptional on KR and PR special teams where he averaged 24.8 yards per carry 2008

Southern Utah University corner back DeWayne Lewis has been named this week's Great West Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week 3 times for his play in the Thunderbirds' game at Montana State Saturday. Lewis is a 5-foot-11, 191-pound corner back transfer from Michigan State University. Tallied eight tackles against the Thunderbirds' near-upset of No. 13 ranked Montana State. Lewis had five solo stops, two sacks and was in on three tackles-for-loss in the 7-3 setback. He also forced a fumble and broke up a pass on third down late in the game as the Bobcats were trying to run out the clock to force a punt and give the Thunderbirds a chance to come back. Won Athlete of the Year! All West regional team, Broke 4 School and 7 track Stadium records, (60m, 200m, Conference records Utah records. Running in a time of 10.40 in the 100-m, 7-time athlete of the week Great West Conference, 2-time defensive player of the week, Great West Conference two-sport national contender and all regional Athlete.

2011 World Chamapionship
DeWayne Lewis of Denver, Colo., selected to 2011 U.S. Men's National Team in football Steve Alic, Director of Communications Tue, 06/14/2011 - 12:02pm Former Southern Utah University cornerback DEWAYNE LEWIS of Denver, Colo., has been selected to play for the 2011 U.S. Men’s National Team in football in the fourth International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Senior World Championship July 8–16 in Austria. USA Football assembles America’s national teams in the sport for international competition.

Lewis is one of 39 players named to Team USA, led by former Northwest Missouri State University head coach and three-time NCAA Division II national champion MEL TJEERDSMA. Six players will be added to the roster in the coming weeks. U.S. Men’s National Team players must be at least 20 years old.

Lewis played two seasons in the NFL after a standout college career at Southern Utah. He was taken in the seventh round by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2009, playing parts of that season and the next with Jacksonville before signing with the Cincinnati Bengals. A two-year starter at Southern Utah, he posted 51 tackles and one interception his senior season.

The IFAF Senior World Championship is an eight-nation football tournament held every four years since 1999. Games will be played in Graz, Innsbruck and Vienna. The U.S. defeated Japan, 23-20, in double overtime in Tokyo, Japan, to win the 2007 tournament, the first that included Team USA. Prior to the United States’ participation, Japan earned gold medals at the first two IFAF Senior World Championships played in Palermo, Italy (1999), and Frankfurt, Germany (2003).

Fifty-nine (59) countries across five continents possess national football federations dedicated solely to football.

The United States is part of Group A along with Australia, Germany and Mexico. Group B includes Austria, Canada, France and Japan. A round robin schedule in group play determines who will compete for gold and bronze medals.

Awards and honors

 * ''World Gold Medalist USA National Team Selection (2011)
 * First Team World All Star 1st All Team (2011)

Cincinnati Bengals
On May 3, 2010, Lewis was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was the Bengals' special team rookie in the 2010 season, and was one of the Bengals upcoming players.

Lewis was injured reserve when he sustained an ankle injury in the beginning of the season 2010.