Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis (born March 25, 1979) is an American former professional football placekicker who played in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Detroit Fury, Las Vegas Gladiators, Columbus Destroyers, Austin Wranglers, Dallas Vigilantes, Orlando Predators, Tampa Bay Storm, Baltimore Brigade, and Atlantic City Blackjacks. He also played for the Tennessee Valley Vipers of the af2.

Early life Lewis attended Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida, where he was a two sport athlete, participating soccer and football. Lewis was one of the top prep players in the state of Florida for soccer. He joined the football team after his friend, Joe Gioia, had dared Lewis that he couldn't kick a football as far as a soccer ball.

College career Lewis continued his soccer career when he earned a scholarship to play at Florida International University. and was named the AFL Kicker of the Year. On March 21, 2018, Lewis was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade. With the Brigade, Lewis won his second Kicker of the Year award in 2018. His no. 19 worn during his time with the Brigade is a tribute to the late Baltimore Colts great Johnny Unitas, who wore that number. On March 6, 2019, Lewis was assigned to the expansion Atlantic City Blackjacks.