Lewis Selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 2019 NFL Draft
Apr 27, 2019 | Football
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University cornerback Donnie Lewis Jr. was selected as the seventh pick in seventh round (221 overall) by the Cleveland Browns in the 2019 NFL Draft Saturday afternoon.
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Lewis' selection marks the third consecutive season a Green Wave student-athlete has been taken in the NFL Draft. He also becomes the 146th Tulane player chosen in the NFL Draft in program history.Â
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Lewis is the first Green Wave player to be selected in this year's NFL Draft.
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As a senior in 2018, Lewis established himself as one of the league's best cornerbacks as he led The American and ranked third nationally in passes defended, averaging 1.7 per game at the end of the regular season. He also had a team-leading three interceptions and ranked fifth on the team in tackles with 54.Â
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Following the regular season, Lewis was honored by the conference for the second time in his career as he was named All-American Athletic Conference Second Team. As a junior in 2017, the Baton Rouge native was named Honorable Mention.
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Lewis rejoins former teammate and current Browns running back Dontrell Hilliard, who signed with Cleveland last season.
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Fans can purchase 2019 football season tickets in non-premium sections by visiting TulaneTix.com or by calling (504) 861-WAVE (9283). Season ticket deposits for premium sections are also on sale. All deposits are $50 and are non-refundable.
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Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Fans also follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
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WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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Lewis' selection marks the third consecutive season a Green Wave student-athlete has been taken in the NFL Draft. He also becomes the 146th Tulane player chosen in the NFL Draft in program history.Â
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Lewis is the first Green Wave player to be selected in this year's NFL Draft.
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As a senior in 2018, Lewis established himself as one of the league's best cornerbacks as he led The American and ranked third nationally in passes defended, averaging 1.7 per game at the end of the regular season. He also had a team-leading three interceptions and ranked fifth on the team in tackles with 54.Â
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Following the regular season, Lewis was honored by the conference for the second time in his career as he was named All-American Athletic Conference Second Team. As a junior in 2017, the Baton Rouge native was named Honorable Mention.
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Lewis rejoins former teammate and current Browns running back Dontrell Hilliard, who signed with Cleveland last season.
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Fans can purchase 2019 football season tickets in non-premium sections by visiting TulaneTix.com or by calling (504) 861-WAVE (9283). Season ticket deposits for premium sections are also on sale. All deposits are $50 and are non-refundable.
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Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Fans also follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
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WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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