Kevin Lewis (defensive back)

Kevin Lewis (born November 14, 1966) is an American former professional football cornerback who played for the San Francisco 49ers and Phoenix Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Northwestern State.

Lewis was born on November 14, 1966, in New Orleans. He played high school football at Alcée Fortier High School alongside other future NFL cornerbacks Maurice Hurst and Aeneas Williams. He earned all-district honors in football and basketball and graduated valedictorian of his class.

Lewis, who was just 5'7" and 146 pounds coming out of high school, persuaded Northwestern State Demon coaches to let him walk on as a cornerback. He played for the Demons from 1985 to 1988.

In 2007, he was inducted into the N-Club Hall of Fame and selected to the Top 100 Demons of the Century roster.

Lewis played with the Phoenix Cardinals in 1989. He was released by the team on July 27, 1989.

Lewis signed with the San Francisco 49ers on April 26, 1990. He was released on September 4.

On September 27, he signed again with the 49ers. He played in four games with the team before being released on November 5. However, he signed with the team for a third time on November 23. He then played in the 49ers' next six regular season games, as well as their two postseason appearances, a Divisional Round 28–10 win over the Washington Redskins and a 15–13 loss in the NFC Championship Game to the New York Giants.

Lewis recorded one interception in the 1990 season, which he returned for 28 yards during a 13–10 loss to the New Orleans Saints on December 23, 1990.