#4 Evan Lewis
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Team: Penn State
Class: Senior
Ht/Wt: 5'10"/173
Hometown: Gettysburg, Pa./Gettysburg |
The dedicated hard work and improvement of wide receiver Evan Lewis gave him the opportunity to play
in the Nittany Lions' wins over Youngstown State and Kent State last season. But, like numerous other
teammates, his most significant contributions to the success of the team came on the practice field as a
member of the foreign team. During preparations for last year's primetime game with Michigan, the
coaching staff asked the quick and athletic Lewis to portray Wolverines' quarterback Denard Robinson,
dreadlocks included. Robinson had a big game on the ground, but thanks to Lewis' efforts in practice,
the Penn State defense limited Robinson to 11-of-23 passing and one touchdown, as the Nittany Lions
captured an electric 41-31 nationally televised win. The 2007 Associated Press PIAA Class AAA Player-
of-the-Year, Lewis began his collegiate career as a cornerback. He continued to make strong strides
during spring practice and should have an opportunity to crack the wideout rotation this fall. Lewis
handled some of the kicking last spring and connected on his only field goal attempt (20 yards) in the
Blue-White game. Lewis owned a 3.38 grade-point average after the 2011 spring semester and is a
potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate. Lewis and Nittany Lion defensive end Brian Irvin were
teammates at Gettysburg HS.
2010 Junior Season
Lewis made his Nittany Lions debut in the wins over Youngstown State and Kent State. He played a
significant role in helping the Penn State defense prepare for Michigan by portraying Wolverine
quarterback Denard Robinson in practice the week of the game. The Nittany Lions won, 41-31, limiting
Robinson to 11-of-23 passing.
2009 Sophomore Season
Lewis delivered dedicated efforts on the practice field and in the weight room and as a member of the
foreign team, but did not see any game action.
2008 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.
High School
Lewis was the 2007 Associated Press PIAA Class AAA Player-of-the-Year under Coach Sam Leedy at
Gettysburg HS. A three-year starting quarterback, he earned Associated Press Class AAA and Mid-Penn
Conference first-team accolades. His senior year, he threw for 2,765 yards, 31 touchdowns and only
seven interceptions, leading his squad to the 2007 Keystone Division championship. During his
outstanding career, Lewis threw for 6,194 yards and 67 touchdowns, completing 59 percent of his
passes. He also was the team's kicker and punter. He and Nittany Lion defensive end Brian Irvin were
teammates at Gettysburg. Lewis also was a three-year sprinter on the track and field team and played
two years of basketball.
Personal
Full name is Evan Michael Lewis. He is the son of John and Cindy Lewis. He has an older brother, J.C.,
and one sister, Kathleen, who ran cross country in college. His father and brother are Penn State
graduates. Lewis is a kinesiology major and owned a 3.38 grade-point average after the 2011 spring
semester. Born October 27, 1989 in Lewisburg, Pa. |
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