Mark Lewis (tight end) explained

Mark Lewis
Number:89, 81
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:5 May 1961
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:239
High School:Kashmere (Texas)
College:Texas A&M
Draftyear:1985
Draftround:6
Draftpick:155
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:5
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:39
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:3
Pfr:LewiMa21

Mark Joseph Lewis (born May 5, 1961) is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played four seasons for the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. Lewis was born on May 5, 1961, in Houston, Texas, where he attended Kashmere High School.[1] His mother died while he was in high school and he was raised by his father, who worked in a styeelyard. He was named a high school All-American while playing for the school's football team.[2] He attended Texas A&M University where he played college football, although he missed parts of two seasons due to injury and a family tragedy.[3]

He was drafted by the Packers in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL draft.[1] Lewis played parts of three seasons for the Packers before being released and then signed by the Detroit Lions.[4] [5] Over his four-year career, Lewis played in 30 games, catching 5 receptions for 39 yards and 3 touchdowns.[1] During his professional career, Lewis was more known for his speed and agility, however he struggled at blocking and drops.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mark Lewis Stats . November 11, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  2. News: Lewis expects to erupt in new offense . Landsman . Neil . August 15, 1982 . November 12, 2023 . clipping . . 1B .
  3. News: Packer draft profiles . May 2, 1985 . November 12, 2023 . . clipping . . 5 (Section 2) .
  4. News: Packers give up on tight end Lewis . Oates . Tom . September 16, 1987 . November 12, 2023 . . clipping . . 1 (Section 3).
  5. News: Lions sign two free agents . October 17, 1987 . November 12, 2023 . . clipping . . 2B .