American football player (born 1992)
American football player
Dezmin "Dez " Lewis (born December 5, 1992) is a former American football wide receiver . He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft . He played college football at Central Arkansas .
College career
Lewis played at Central Arkansas from 2011 to 2014. He had 197 receptions for 2,668 yards and 24 touchdowns during his career with the Bears.[ 1]
Professional career
Lewis was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick of the 2015 NFL draft .[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] On September 4, 2015, he was released by the Bills.[ 5] On September 6, 2015, the Bills signed Lewis to their practice squad .[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9]
On September 2, 2016, Lewis was released by the Bills as part of final roster cuts and was signed to their practice squad.[ 10] [ 11] He was promoted to the active roster on November 29, 2016.[ 12]
On September 2, 2017, Lewis was waived by the Bills.[ 13]
International competition
Lewis represented the United States at the 2022 World Games , playing on the U.S. flag football team where he won a gold medal.[ 14] [ 15]
References
^ Dezmin Lewis is staying the course
^ "Buffalo Bills Select Central Arkansas WR Dezmin Lewis with No. 234 Overall Selection" . Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2015 .
^ Dunne, Tyler (August 23, 2015). "Rookie receiver Dezmin Lewis must get physical" . The Buffalo News . Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2015 .
^ Dunne, Tyler (September 4, 2015). "Rookie Dezmin Lewis ends summer on a high note" . The Buffalo News . Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2015 .
^ Brown, Chris (September 4, 2015). "Leodis McKelvin to Reserve/NFI as Bills release 16" . BuffaloBills.com . Archived from the original on September 17, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2015 .
^ "Bills add C Gabe Ikard to 53-man roster; Five signed to practice squad" . BuffaloBills.com . September 6, 2015. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2015 .
^ Skurski, Jay (May 9, 2016). "Why Dezmin Lewis thinks he's better prepared to make leap onto Bills' roster" . The Buffalo News . Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017 .
^ Carucci, Vic (August 2, 2016). "What difference a year makes for Bills' Dezmin Lewis" . The Buffalo News . Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017 .
^ Maiorana, Sal (August 2, 2016). "Dez Lewis making push to become Bills 3rd wide receiver" . Rochester . Democrat and Chronicle . Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2017 .
^ Brown, Chris (September 2, 2016). "Vets Felton and Lawson headline Bills cut to 53" . BuffaloBills.com .
^ "Bills claim FB Dan Vitale" . BuffaloBills.com . Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2016 .
^ Brown, Chris (November 29, 2016). "DT Bryant, WR Powell to I-R; Bills call up WR Lewis, DT Coleman" . BuffaloBills.com . Archived from the original on November 30, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016 .
^ Brown, Chris (September 2, 2017). "Bills move 30 off the roster to reach 53" . BuffaloBills.com . Archived from the original on April 10, 2018.
^ "Dez Lewis Competing on Team USA" (Press release). Central Arkansas Bears. July 10, 2022.
^ Gordon, Grant (July 14, 2022). "Team U.S.A. men's flag football team wins first-ever World Games gold medal" . NFL.com .
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