Jordan Lewis

Jordan Lewis

Named the SWAC’s 2021 preseason defensive player of the year. He was a matchup nightmare for opposing offensive lines this past season with his quickness off the end leading the SWAC in sacks with 10.5 for 73 yards and tackles for loss with 15.0 for 82 yards. He completed the Spring season with 27 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks and one forced fumble. For his efforts Lewis was named the Buck Buchanan Defensive Player of the Year. The two-time SWAC Defensive Player of the Week also garnered BOXTOROW National player of the week and LSWA defensive player of the week this past season. He ranked No. 1 in the FCS regular season in tackles for loss (15), tackles for loss per game (3.0), tackle yardage for loss (82), sacks (10.5), sacks per game (2.1) and sack yardage (73) over five games. The Buchanan award is named for the legendary Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle, who played collegiately at Grambling State. Lewis was the third HBCU player to claim the prestigious award and first for a player from the SWAC. He played at Trinity Catholic High in Ocala, Florida.