In his sophomore season, Lewis earned first-team All-American and
All-Big East honors. Lewis led the Big East with 153 tackles and also
contributed nine tackles for a loss, two sacks, and an interception for a
Hurricanes team that had the nation's top-ranked defense and finished
No. 6 in both the writers' and coaches' polls.
Lewis's junior campaign was even more successful, as he was again named
to the All-American and All-Big East teams, and finished as runner-up
for the Butkus Award, given to the top linebacker in college football.
Lewis finished his junior season with 160 tackles, the second highest in
University of Miami team history after Ed Weisacosky's 164 in 1965.
Lewis also totaled eight tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions,
a forced fumble, four pass deflections and one touchdown. Against West
Virginia University, Lewis contributed 15 tackles.
Lewis led the Big East in tackles his last two seasons and accumulated
the fifth most in Miami history despite playing only three seasons.
This Schutt Miami Hurricanes mini helmet has been signed in black by Lewis and includes a Great Moments COA.