Derrick Lewis (American football)
Derrick Lewis (born October 30, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former American football wide receiver. He played for the Austin Wranglers but left because the Austin Wranglers made the move to the af2
| Born: | October 30, 1975 New Orleans, LA |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| College | San Diego State |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2002–2003 | New Orleans Saints |
| 2004–2005 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 2006 | Houston Texans |
| 2006–2007 | Austin Wranglers |
| 2008 | New Orleans VooDoo |
| 2010 | Orlando Predators |
| 2011 | New Orleans VooDoo |
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He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2002 with the New Orleans Saints and spent two years with the Saints before spending two years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent in 2006. The spring before, Lewis started as an offensive specialist for the Arena Football League's Austin Wranglers. While a Wrangler, Lewis broke the record for single-season receptions, in addition to being considered by many a beneficial component for the Wranglers' first ever playoff berth in franchise history. Lewis played his first year of organized football at Sacramento City College in 1998 and caught 34 passes. He transferred to San Diego State.