Garry Lewis (gridiron football)
American football player
Garry Lewis Jr. (born August 25, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football for the Alcorn State Braves and was selected by the Raiders in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL draft. He also played for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Early life and college
Garry Lewis Jr. was born on August 25, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans.
He was a four-year letterman for the Braves of Alcorn State University from 1986 to 1989. He was inducted into the school's athletics hall of fame in 2023.
Professional career
Lewis was selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the seventh round, with the 173rd overall pick, of the 1990 NFL draft.
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