A third-round pick in the 1991 NFL draft out of Georgia, Lewis starred for the Bulldogs before taking his playmaking ways to the pros.
One of the most versatile defenders in Jets history, Lewis was a cornerstone of the Gang Green defense for more than a decade. Over 13 seasons spent with the Jets, Lewis appeared in 200 games, trailing only kicker Pat Leahy, offensive lineman Randy Rasmussen and linebacker Kyle Clifton on the team’s all-time list.
While many linebackers tend to be one-trick ponies, Lewis was a complete player who could frustrate opposing offenses in every conceivable way.