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Syracuse Orange defensive back Clarence Lewis (3) runs into the end zone as the Syracuse Orange clashed with the University of Connecticut Huskies at JMA Wireless Dome Saturday, November 23, 2024. (N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.
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com Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse defensive back Clarence Lewis has signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent.
C Lew headed to Nashville 🎸🎯 @lewisclarence11 signs with the @Titans #NFLDraft | #ProOrange pic.twitter.com/1ELDnSfmNJ Lewis played five years of college football, including four at Notre Dame before transferring to Syracuse for his final season.
He played 11 games at Notre Dame as a true freshman and didn’t miss another game for the rest of his college career. After not intercepting a pass as a freshman, Lewis had exactly one interception in each of his final four seasons. He returned his only interception of 2023 for a touchdown.
Lewis also averaged one tackle for loss per season for his career. His lone season at Syracuse may have been his most productive as he broke up 12 passes, making up 40% of all his pass deflections in his career. In an era where cornerbacks are practicing Charles Tillman’s ‘Peanut Punch,’ Lewis forced three fumbles in 165 career tackles.
Lewis said none of the teams he’s talked to have given him and indication as to whether or not he’ll play outside or as a nickel cornerback. The Titans finished as the second-best passing defense last season, allowing 177.3 passing yards per game.
L’Jarius Sneed, Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Roger McCreary are expected to start again for the Titans while Lewis competes for a depth role and special teams snaps. More Orange Football Dallas Cowboys sign two Syracuse defenders as undrafted free agents Former Boston College starter and son of former Syracuse football star signs with Orange NFL draft: Fadil Diggs selected by New Orleans Saints with one of the final picks Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen drafted late in 7th round Veteran Syracuse football and potential option at center joins ACC opponent.
