Roy Lewis life and biography

Roy Lewis, Jr. is an American football cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Washington.

Signed to Seattle’s practice squad on September 7, 2009 and to its active roster on November 3.

NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

* Originally signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 28, 2008.
* Played in nine games on special teams with Seattle, collecting three tackles in 2009.
* Spent majority of 2008 on Steelers practice squad, playing in one regular season game

COLLEGE:

Named a team captain as a senior at Washington. Initially enrolled at San Jose State but transferred to Washington following his freshman year. Started all 13 games at cor- nerback for the Huskies as a senior. Started 12 games and returned kicks as a junior. Finished 10th in Pac-10 averaging 18.8 yards per return and finished third on team with 66 tackles. Played in 10 games, starting eight, in 2005 as a sophomore. Redshirted in 2004 after transfer- ring. Appeared in 10 games, starting five as a freshman at San Jose State, finishing seventh on the team with 42 tackles.

PERSONAL:

As a senior at Narbonne, was credited with 108 tackles, seven interceptions and four fumble recoveries, including three defensive TDs. Also scored 13 touchdowns as a running back. Played both linebacker and cornerback on defense. Earned first-team all- league honors on offense. Also sprinted and long-jumped for the Narbonne track squad.

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