Marcus Lewis (gridiron football)

College career

Lewis played at Florida State from 2015 to 2016, appearing in four games in 2015 and eight games (five starts) in 2016, with 21 tackles, two pass breakups, one interception, and one fumble recovery. He transferred to Maryland, sitting out 2017 due to NCAA rules. In 2018 he played five games, recording 11 tackles and two pass breakups. He started 10 games in 2019, totaling 33 tackles and two interceptions.

Professional career

Lewis signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on December 14, 2020. In 2021 he moved between injured reserve, the practice roster, and the active roster before being released on October 10, having started four games with nine tackles. He signed with the Edmonton Elks on February 2, 2022, but was released nine days later. In 2022 he played six games for the Philadelphia Stars, recording 11 solo tackles, five assisted tackles, and one five-yard reception.

Waived on January 5, 2023, he was claimed by the New Jersey Generals that same day and released on April 10, 2023. He then signed with the Elks on April 17, 2023, was released on May 16, re-signed on June 19, and placed on injured reserve on October 5. In 2023 he started all 13 games, making 34 tackles and four interceptions. In 2024 he dressed in 11 games (eight starts), posting 19 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, and one interception. He was released on June 1, 2025.