Darryll Lewis
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| Darryll Lewis | |
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| Position(s): Cornerback |
Jersey #(s): 29, 26 (Denver Broncos) |
| Born: December 16, 1968 West Covina, California |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1991–2001 | |
| NFL Draft: 1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38 | |
| College: Arizona | |
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| Career Stats | |
| INT | 32 |
| INT yards | 555 |
| Touchdowns | 5 |
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Darryll Lewis (born Darryll Lamont Lewis on December 16, 1968 in West Covina, CA) is an American retired NFL player, who played as corner back.
After going to high school at Nogales High School in La Puente, CA, he graduated in 1991 from the University of Arizona and was then drafted by the Houston Oilers (later the Tennessee Titans) in the second round (38th overall) of that years NFL Draft. He was then traded to the San Diego Chargers in 1999 and again in 2000. He was a pro bowler in 1995, but was released by the Denver Broncos in 2001, with which he did not play a single game.
Lewis finished his career with 32 interceptions, which he returned for 555 yards and 5 touchdowns. He also recorded 5 sacks and 8 fumble recoveries, which he returned for 139 yards and one touchdown.
Lewis was arrested on November 7, 2005, in Los Angeles, California for evading arrest, driving under the influence, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. The chase reportedly began when Lewis was observed committing a carpool violation. He allegedly evaded police during a 30-minute car chase. Afterwards, 5 police officers were needed to overpower the American pro bowler.
The chase was featured on an episode of the reality television show: Disorderly Conduct: Video on Patrol.
While out on $85,000 bail in that case, Lewis was arrested in connection with a Nov. 28, 2005, incident at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina.
On February 16, 2006, Lewis pleaded no contest to evading CHP (California Highway Police) officers and was sent to state prison for two years and eight months. He also pleaded no contest to a second felony count of possession of methamphetamine stemming from the 30-minute chase in the San Gabriel Valley. He also pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor counts of taking a vehicle and resisting arrest in connection with the November 28 incident.
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