Clarence Lewis (American football)
Lewis at Syracuse University in 2024 | |
| No. 36 – Tennessee Titans | |
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| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 8, 2000 Edison, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Mater Dei (Middletown Township, New Jersey) |
| College: | Notre Dame (2020–2023) Syracuse (2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Clarence Lewis (born December 8, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Early life and high school
Raised in Edison, New Jersey, Lewis attended Mater Dei High School in Monmouth County, New Jersey. He played both sides in high school and posted 39 catches, 639 yards for four touchdowns on offense. On defense, Lewis made three interceptions, helping his team reach the state championship.[1]
Coming out of high school he was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.[1][2]
College career
Notre Dame
Lewis played for the Fighting Irish for four season, appearing in 51 games, making 23 starts with 124 tackles, four tackles-for-loss, three forced fumbles, 18 pass breakups, three interceptions, and a touchdown.[3][4]
As a freshman in 2021, Lewis appeared in all 12 games, making six starts. He had a streak of 18 consecutive starts during his freshman and sophomore years. In 2023, he appeared in all 13 games, making two starts and finishing with nine tackles, a pick-six and three pass breakups.
He entered the transfer portal on March 29, 2024.[5]
Syracuse
Lewis transferred to play for the Syracuse Orange and the incoming head coach Fran Brown.[5] Brown had recruited Lewis to play at Rutgers when he was the defensive backs coach for the Rutgers under Greg Schiano.[3]
In the lone year with the Orange, Lewis started every game at corner, making 41 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss, 12 pass breakups and an interception. He was named Third Team All-ACC, was second in the ACC with 12 pass breakups. His 75.4 Pro Football Focus defensive grade was the second-best among Orange defenders with a minimum of 400 snaps played.[4]
After the season, Lewis declared for the 2025 NFL draft.[6]
Professional career
Lewis signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2025.[7][8]
Personal life
Lewis majored in art and design at Notre Dame and enjoys photography.[3][9]
References
- ^ a b Sampson, Pete (September 25, 2020). "'He's a prodigy': Clarence Lewis' fast start doesn't surprise those who know him". The New York Times. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ James, Tyler (June 10, 2020). "Incoming freshman CB Clarence Lewis keeps working before joining Notre Dame". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c Fowler, Carson (August 8, 2024). "Syracuse football: there's more than meets the eye with Notre Dame transfer Clarence Lewis". Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Girshon, Justin (April 26, 2025). "SU CB Clarence Lewis signs with Titans as undrafted free agent". The Daily Orange. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Berardino, Mike (April 3, 2024). "Clarence Lewis, aka 'The Robot,' made a strong impression on his Notre Dame football teammates". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ Carlson, Chris. "Syracuse football's Oronde Gadsden II, Alijah Clark and Fadil Diggs all accept invitations to Shrine Bowl". Syracuse.com. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Edmonds, Javon (April 27, 2025). "Syracuse's Clarence Lewis signs with Tennessee Titans". syracuse.com. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ Melo, Justin (March 10, 2025). "Clarence Lewis NFL Draft Interview: High-Motor Safety". The Draft Network. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ Sampson, Pete (April 13, 2022). "Clarence Lewis, Notre Dame and the art of forgetting the Fiesta Bowl". The New York Times. Retrieved May 4, 2025.