Nik Lewis
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| Nik Lewis | |
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| Date of birth: | June 3, 1982 |
| Place of birth: | Mineral Wells, Texas |
| Career information | |
| Status: | Active |
| CFL status: | Import |
| Position(s): | WR |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Jersey №: | 82 |
| College: | Southern Arkansas |
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| 2004-present | Calgary Stampeders |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Nikolas "Nik" Lewis (born June 3, 1982 in Mineral Wells, Texas) is a professional Canadian Football League player. Lewis is a star wide receiver for the CFL's Calgary Stampeders.
Lewis attended Southern Arkansas University and was named an NCAA Division II All-American in 2003. He attended high school in Jacksboro, Texas where he participated in track, specializing in the triple jump.
[edit] Professional Career
In 2004, Lewis lead the Stampeders in receptions 72, receiving yards 1045, touchdowns 8 and punt return yards 385. Lewis was recognized as the Rookie of the Year by the Canadian Football League.[1]
In 2005, Lewis finished the season with 1,379 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns and 80 receptions, second in the league.
In 2006, Nik had another strong year with the Stampeders posting 77 receptions, 1,114 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns. Named to the 2006 CFL Western Division All-Star Team.
In 2007, Lewis had another solid campaign with 67 receptions, 1,101 receiving yards, and 5 touchdowns. Lewis also had a career long 85 yard reception and, was again a CFL Western Division All-Star, in 2007.
