Cliff Lewis (linebacker)

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Cliff Lewis
Personal information
Born: (1959-11-09) November 9, 1959 (age 64)
Brewton, Alabama, U.S.
Career information
High school: Fort Walton Beach (FL)
College: Southern Mississippi
Position: Linebacker
NFL draft: 1981  / Round: 12 / Pick: 311
Career history

Clifford Sylvester Lewis (born November 9, 1959) is a former linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).

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Biography

Lewis was born Clifford Sylvester Lewis on November 9, 1959, in Brewton, Alabama. [1]

Career

Lewis was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the twelfth round of the 1981 NFL Draft and played four seasons with the team. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Southern Mississippi. [2]

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References

  1. "Cliff Lewis Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  2. "Cliff Lewis Career Stats". NFL.com .