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* [[Baltimore Ravens]] (1996-2001)
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* [[Baltimore Ravens]] (1996 - 2001)
* [[Houston Texans]] (2002)
* [[Houston Texans]] (2002)
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] (2003-2004)
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] (2003 - 2004)
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* 2x [[Pro Bowl]] selection ([[1999 Pro Bowl|1998]], [[2002 Pro Bowl|2001]])
* 2x [[Pro Bowl]] selection ([[1999 Pro Bowl|1998]], [[2002 Pro Bowl|2001]])
* 2x [[All-Pro]] in selection (1998, [[2001 All-Pro Team|2001]])
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'''Jermaine Lewis''' (born [[October 16]], [[1974]] in [[Lanham, Maryland]]) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] in the [[National Football League|NFL]].
'''Jermaine Lewis''' (born October 16, 1974 in [[Lanham, Maryland]]) is a retired [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] in the [[National Football League]]. He was originally drafted in the fifth round (153<sup>rd</sup> overall) of the [[1996 NFL Draft]] by the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland]].


In his career, Lewis has also played for the [[Houston Texans]], and [[Jacksonville Jaguars]].
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A star high school athlete at [[Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Greenbelt, Maryland)|Eleanor Roosevelt High School]], he was a two-time team MVP as a [[running back]] while also starring as a sprinter on the track team, setting a national high school record in the 200 meters in 1991. As a four-year starter at the [[University of Maryland College Park]], Lewis set several [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] records, including a record 193 receptions, making him a national star.


==High school and college careers==
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Selected by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in the 1996 [[NFL Draft]], Lewis quickly established himself as the team's [[kick returner]], [[punt returner]], and slot receiver. From 1996 to 2001, Lewis scored 23 touchdowns (a franchise record eclipsed by [[Jamal Lewis]] in 2003) and made the [[Pro Bowl]] in 1998 and 2001 for his [[special teams]] play. He led the NFL in punt return average in 1997(15.6), punt return yards in 2001(519), and punt return touchdowns in 1998 and 2000(2). One of his most memorable performances was in the Ravens 34-7 win over the [[New York Giants]] in [[Super Bowl XXXV]]. He finished the game with 152 total offensive yards (111 kickoff return yards, 34 punt return yards, 7 receiving yards, 1 rushing yard), including an 84-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second half that put the game out of reach.
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Lewis attended [[Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Greenbelt, Maryland)|Eleanor Roosevelt High School]], where he was a two-time team MVP as a [[Running back (American football)|running back]], while also as a sprinter on the [[Track and field|track]] team, setting a national high school record in the 200 meters in 1991.{{Fact|date=December 2008}}


Lewis was a four-year starter at [[University of Maryland College Park|Maryland]], where he set several [[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] records, including a record 193 [[Reception (American football)|reception]]s.{{Fact|date=December 2008}}
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In the 2002 expansion draft, Lewis was selected sixth by the [[Houston Texans]], carrying a [[salary cap]] figure of $4.29 million. Released by the Texans, Lewis played for the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in 2003 and 2004 before being allocated to [[NFL Europe]].


==Professional career (1996 - 2004)==
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Lewis finished his 9 NFL seasons with 148 rushing yards, 143 receptions for 2,129 yards, 295 punt returns for 3,282 yards, and 4,611 yards on kickoff returns. Overall, he gained 10,170 total offensive yards and scored 23 touchdowns (17 receiving, 6 punt returns). With the Ravens, he gained 8,001 all-purpose yards, which stood as a franchise record until surpassed by [[Jamal Lewis]] in 2006.
Lewis was selected by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in the [[1996 NFL Draft#Round five|fifth round (153<sup>rd</sup> overall)]] of the [[1996 NFL Draft]]. As a [[rookie]], he established himself as the team's [[kick returner|kick]] and [[punt returner]], as well as their slot receiver.


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From [[1996 Baltimore Ravens season|1996]] to [[2001 Baltimore Ravens season|2001]], Lewis scored 23 [[touchdown]]s (a franchise record passed by [[Jamal Lewis]] in 2003) and made the [[Pro Bowl]] in [[1998 Baltimore Ravens season|1998]] and 2001 as a returner. He led the NFL in punt return average in [[1997 Baltimore Ravens season|1997]] with 15.6 yards-per-return, punt return yards in 2001 with 519, and punt return touchdowns in 1998 and [[2000 Baltimore Ravens season|2000]] with two. In the Ravens 34-7 win over the [[New York Giants]] in [[Super Bowl XXXV]]. He finished the game with 152 total offensive yards (111 kickoff return yards, 34 punt return yards, seven receiving yards, one rushing yard), including an 84-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second half that put the game out of reach.
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Lewis is married to Imara Lewis and has two sons, J.J. (born March 29, 1997) and Ali (born March 1, 2002). He also had a child named Geronimo, who was born stillborn in 2000. Lewis has a charity in honor of Geronimo called the Geronimo Lewis Foundation.


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In the 2002 [[Expansion draft]], Lewis was selected sixth by the [[Houston Texans]], carrying a [[salary cap]] figure of [[United States dollar|$]]4.29 million. However, he was released by the Texans before after just one season. He then played for the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in [[2003 Jacksonville Jaguars season|2003]] and [[2004 Jacksonville Jaguars season|2004]] before being allocated to [[NFL Europa|NFL Europe]].
==See also==

* [[List of Arena Football League and National Football League players]]
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Lewis finished his nine NFL seasons with 148 rushing yards, 143 receptions for 2,129 yards, 295 punt returns for 3,282 yards, and 4,611 yards on kickoff returns. Overall, he recorded 10,170 total offensive yards and scored 23 touchdowns (17 receiving, six punt returns). With the Ravens, he gained 8,001 all-purpose yards, which stood as a franchise record until surpassed by [[Jamal Lewis]] in [[2006 Baltimore Ravens season|2006]].

==Personal==
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Lewis is married to Imara Lewis and has two sons, J.J. (born March 29, 1997) and Ali (born March 1, 2002). He also had a child named Geronimo, who was born stillborn in 2000.{{Fact|date=December 2008}} Lewis has a charity in honor of Geronimo called the Geronimo Lewis Foundation.{{Fact|date=December 2008}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1193 NFL.com Player Page]
* [http://www.nfl.com/players/jermainelewis/profile?id=LEW376340 NFL.com All-time player page]
* [http://www.nflplayers.com/players/player.aspx?id=23851 NFLPLAYERS.COM Player Page]
* [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football.nfl/players/3651 CNNSI Player Page]
* [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football.nfl/players/3651 CNNSI Player Page]
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=3651 ESPN Player Page]
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=3651 ESPN Player Page]

Revision as of 18:27, 4 December 2008

Jermaine Lewis
No. 84
Position:WR / Return specialist
Career information
College:Maryland
NFL draft:1996 / Round: 5 / Pick: 153
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Jermaine Lewis (born October 16, 1974 in Lanham, Maryland) is a retired American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He was originally drafted in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He played college football at Maryland.

In his career, Lewis has also played for the Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

High school and college careers

Lewis attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School, where he was a two-time team MVP as a running back, while also as a sprinter on the track team, setting a national high school record in the 200 meters in 1991.[citation needed]

Lewis was a four-year starter at Maryland, where he set several ACC records, including a record 193 receptions.[citation needed]

Professional career (1996 - 2004)

Lewis was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he established himself as the team's kick and punt returner, as well as their slot receiver.

From 1996 to 2001, Lewis scored 23 touchdowns (a franchise record passed by Jamal Lewis in 2003) and made the Pro Bowl in 1998 and 2001 as a returner. He led the NFL in punt return average in 1997 with 15.6 yards-per-return, punt return yards in 2001 with 519, and punt return touchdowns in 1998 and 2000 with two. In the Ravens 34-7 win over the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV. He finished the game with 152 total offensive yards (111 kickoff return yards, 34 punt return yards, seven receiving yards, one rushing yard), including an 84-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second half that put the game out of reach.

In the 2002 Expansion draft, Lewis was selected sixth by the Houston Texans, carrying a salary cap figure of $4.29 million. However, he was released by the Texans before after just one season. He then played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003 and 2004 before being allocated to NFL Europe.

Lewis finished his nine NFL seasons with 148 rushing yards, 143 receptions for 2,129 yards, 295 punt returns for 3,282 yards, and 4,611 yards on kickoff returns. Overall, he recorded 10,170 total offensive yards and scored 23 touchdowns (17 receiving, six punt returns). With the Ravens, he gained 8,001 all-purpose yards, which stood as a franchise record until surpassed by Jamal Lewis in 2006.

Personal

Lewis is married to Imara Lewis and has two sons, J.J. (born March 29, 1997) and Ali (born March 1, 2002). He also had a child named Geronimo, who was born stillborn in 2000.[citation needed] Lewis has a charity in honor of Geronimo called the Geronimo Lewis Foundation.[citation needed]

External links

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