Playing middle linebacker his entire career, Lewis is considered one of the greatest ever to play the position. Lewis was selected to 13 Pro Bowls and named an Associated Press All-Pro 10 times. He won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2000 and 2003, becoming the sixth player to win the award multiple times. Lewis was also the second linebacker to win the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award and the first to win the award on the winning Super Bowl team.

This Wilson official Super Bowl XXXV football has been signed in black by Lewis and inscribed, "SB XXXV MVP." This item includes a Great Moments COA. The signature is a bit light on this football as seen in the attached photos.