Kevin Lewis

Kevin Lewis (born November 14, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers and Phoenix Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwestern State Demons.

Early life Lewis was born on November 14, 1966, in New Orleans. He earned all-district honors in football and basketball and graduated valedictorian of his class.

College career Lewis, who was just 5'7" and 146 pounds coming out of high school, persuaded Northwestern State Demon coaches to let him walk on as a cornerback. He played for the Demons from 1985 to 1988.

In 2007, he was inducted into the N-Club Hall of Fame and selected to the Top 100 Demons of the Century roster.

San Francisco 49ers

1990 season

Lewis signed with the San Francisco 49ers on April 26, 1990. He was released on September 4.

On September 27, he signed again with the 49ers. He played in four games with the team before being released on November 5. However, he signed with the team for a third time on November 23. He then played in the 49ers' next six regular season games, as well as their two postseason appearances, a Divisional Round 28–10 win over the Washington Redskins and a 15–13 loss in the NFC Championship Game to the New York Giants. a September 22 game against the Los Angeles Rams, and a December 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks. In the December 8 game, he was also used for a punt return, the only time he was in that role during an NFL game.

1992 season

Lewis was injured during the 1992 preseason and put on injured reserve on September 1, less than a week before the beginning of the regular season.

Personal life Lewis was married to Sarah Lewis, with whom he has children Kevin Lewis Jr., Cameron Lewis, and Makayla Lewis. He is currently married to Kimberley Lewis. Cameron, like his father, played cornerback at Northwestern State. Kevin Lewis lives in Clinton, Mississippi.