Chad Lewis
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Chad Lewis | |
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Date of birth | October 5, 1971 (age 35) |
Place of birth | Fort Dix, New Jersey |
Position(s) | Tight end |
College | Brigham Young |
Pro Bowls | 2001, 2000 |
Statistics | |
Team(s) | |
1997–1999 1999–2000 2000–2005 |
Philadelphia Eagles St. Louis Rams Philadelphia Eagles |
Chad Wayne Lewis (born October 5, 1971) is an American football tight end who most recently played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
[edit] Early life and career
Chad Lewis grew up in Orem, Utah and played football at Orem High School. Before attending college, Lewis served as a Mormon missionary for two years in Taichung, Taiwan where he learned to speak Mandarin.
At Brigham Young University, Lewis finished his career with 111 receptions for 1,376 yards, and 10 touchdowns. As a junior, he was an All-WAC first-team choice, and a U.P All-American honorable mention.
[edit] NFL career
He played for one year with the St. Louis Rams, then played with the Philadelphia Eagles. Lewis caught the game clinching touchdown pass in the 2005 NFC Championship game. However, during this reception, Lewis suffered a serious foot injury that kept him out of the Super Bowl versus the New England Patriots.
[edit] Trivia
- Chad Lewis was portrayed in the 2003 NFL Street video game.
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