Jermaine Lewis

Jermaine Lewis (born November 11, 1979) is an American former football wide receiver. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Detroit Lions in 2003. He played college football at Western Michigan.

Lewis was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, Amsterdam Admirals, Nashville Kats, Dallas Desperados, Grand Rapids Rampage, Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz, and Cleveland Gladiators.

Early life Lewis attended Waukegan High School, where he was an All-state and All-County selection for football. He also lettered in basketball and track. His nickname in high school was J-Lew. His childhood heroes were Michael Jordan and Bo Jackson. He played his first two Arena football seasons for the Kats where he recorded 24 receptions for 233 yards and four touchdowns on offense, as well as 13 tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles, and one interception (returned 31 yards for a touchdown), on defense. Then in 2007, he signed with the Dallas Desperados and spent some time on their practice squad, however, on February 26, 2007, he was traded to the Grand Rapids Rampage in exchange for wide receiver Jon Rodriguez. On August 15, 2007, he signed a three-year contract with the Rampage. He played the next two seasons with the Rampage, recording 63 receptions for 678 yards, and 11 touchdowns on offense, as well as 50 tackles, four passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions (returned for a total of two yards) on defense. After the end of the regular season, it was announced that he had been named to the 2008 AFL All-Ironman team.

Lewis next played for the Amiens Spartiates (Top French league) as a wide receiver.

Currently he is an assistant coach at Central Methodist University.

Personal life Lewis has one child, Je'Taeia. His favorite movies are Scarface or Troy. He has said his top football memory is his first game in college as a wide receiver, a game in which he recorded four receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown. He also likes to play chess and Scrabble. He is also scared of heights.