Probably the most embellished HBCU defensive gamers previously decade is making the bounce to the professionals as Southern defensive finish Jordan Lewis is coming into the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 5 seasons at Southern, Lewis helped lead the staff to 3 SWAC West titles and was named to 2 All-SWAC convention groups. He completed his profession with 38.5 sacks, fifth most all-time.
Lewis began his school profession on a excessive observe recording main the SWAC with 12 sacks as a freshman, accounting for half of his staff’s complete sacks.
It’s been a very long time coming and I’m greater than grateful for the chance. Able to see what God has in retailer for me subsequent #LLKD🕊 pic.twitter.com/YFEDPuVOTA
— Jordan Lewis (@Jlewis_3232) December 6, 2022
He’s most well-known for his spectacular efficiency within the 2021 spring season wherein he received the Buck Buchanan Award given out to the highest defensive participant within the FCS.
The Jags defender recorded 27 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, and a compelled fumble in simply 5 video games.
He now joins Jaguars defensive again Corione Harris in declaring for subsequent 12 months’s NFL draft.