Marcedes Lewis
Encyclopedia
Marcedes Alexis Lewis is an American football
tight end
for the Jacksonville Jaguars
of the National Football League
. He was drafted from UCLA
as the 28th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft
. As a senior at UCLA, Lewis won the John Mackey Award
.
where he was teammates with Winston Justice
, Darnell Bing
, Manuel Wright
, and Hershel Dennis
, all who chose to attend rival USC
. Marcedes also competed in a nationally televised game against De La Salle
of Concord, California
in 2001 against future college and pro teammate Maurice Jones-Drew
. As a senior, Lewis was named as a Parade All-American and was considered a top prospect by all major recruiting services.
of the Pacific 10 Conference. In 49 games with the Bruins, Marcedes started 32 times. He ranks ninth on the school’s overall career-record list and first among tight ends with 126 receptions, holding the UCLA tight end all-time records with 1,571 yards receiving and 21 touchdowns. In 2005, Lewis won the John Mackey Award
, given annually to the top tight end in college football.
. He played college football with Maurice Jones-Drew
at UCLA
who was also selected on the first day. In July 2006, Lewis signed a five-year, $7.5 million contract that included $4.8 million guaranteed. Lewis was represented by NFL agent, James "Bus" Cook
. Lewis initially did not live up to expectations in terms of pass catching ability with 91 receptions through three seasons. However, he has impressed coaches with his blocking ability. He was used as a blocker a lot in the 2008 NFL season
due in part to an injured offensive line. Marcedes Lewis has been active in his hometown community of Long Beach
, California
.
In 2010, Lewis matched the Jaguars single season TD receptions record with a total of 10 and was selected to his first Pro Bowl
. He had previously been named as an alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl. Due in part to the possible NFL lockout in 2011 the Jaguars placed the franchise tag
on Lewis on February 24, 2011.
On August 5, after a short training camp hold out, Lewis signed a five-year contract reportedly worth around $35 million and $17 million in guaranteed money.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted from UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA. It was founded in 1919 as the "Southern Branch" of the University of California and is the second oldest of the ten campuses...
as the 28th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. As a senior at UCLA, Lewis won the John Mackey Award
John Mackey Award
The John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football's most outstanding tight end.The award is given to the collegiate tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, academics, and community values of NFL Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey....
.
Early years
Lewis graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High SchoolLong Beach Polytechnic High School
Long Beach Polytechnic High School, founded in 1895 as Long Beach High School, is a High school located at 1600 Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach, California, United States....
where he was teammates with Winston Justice
Winston Justice
Winston Frederick Justice is an American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
, Darnell Bing
Darnell Bing
Darnell Bing is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
, Manuel Wright
Manuel Wright
Manuel "Manny" Wright is an Arena football Offensive lineman / Defensive lineman for the Stockton Lightning of af2. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2005 supplemental draft. He played college football at USC.Wright has also briefly been signed to the...
, and Hershel Dennis
Hershel Dennis
Hershel Dennis Jr. is a running back for the Sioux Falls Storm in the Indoor Football League . Dennis played college football running back as a student athlete at the University of Southern California...
, all who chose to attend rival USC
USC Trojans
The USC Trojans are the athletic teams representing the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. While the men's teams are nicknamed the Trojans, the women's athletic teams are referred to as either the Trojans or Women of Troy...
. Marcedes also competed in a nationally televised game against De La Salle
De La Salle High School (Concord, California)
De La Salle High School is a Roman Catholic Private school for boys in Concord, California, United States. Located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, the school was founded in 1965 as a Lasallian institution. De La Salle currently enrolls just over 1,000 students, and roughly 99% of each...
of Concord, California
Concord, California
Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County, California, USA. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 122,067. Originally founded in 1869 as the community of Todos Santos by Salvio Pacheco, the name was changed to Concord within months...
in 2001 against future college and pro teammate Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
. As a senior, Lewis was named as a Parade All-American and was considered a top prospect by all major recruiting services.
College career
Lewis played four seasons for UCLAUniversity of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA. It was founded in 1919 as the "Southern Branch" of the University of California and is the second oldest of the ten campuses...
of the Pacific 10 Conference. In 49 games with the Bruins, Marcedes started 32 times. He ranks ninth on the school’s overall career-record list and first among tight ends with 126 receptions, holding the UCLA tight end all-time records with 1,571 yards receiving and 21 touchdowns. In 2005, Lewis won the John Mackey Award
John Mackey Award
The John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football's most outstanding tight end.The award is given to the collegiate tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, academics, and community values of NFL Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey....
, given annually to the top tight end in college football.
| Year | Receptions | Yards | Touchdowns | Yards Per Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 51 | 1 | 8.5 |
| 2003 | 30 | 377 | 3 | 12.6 |
| 2004 | 32 | 402 | 7 | 12.7 |
| 2005 | 58 | 741 | 10 | 12.8 |
Professional career
Lewis was selected by the Jaguars with the 28th pick in the 2006 NFL draft2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. He played college football with Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
at UCLA
UCLA Bruins
The UCLA Bruins are the sports teams for University of California, Los Angeles . The Bruin men's and women's teams participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Pacific-12 Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation . For football, they are in the Football Bowl Subdivision of Division I...
who was also selected on the first day. In July 2006, Lewis signed a five-year, $7.5 million contract that included $4.8 million guaranteed. Lewis was represented by NFL agent, James "Bus" Cook
James "Bus" Cook
James "Bus" Cook is an NFL sports agent.Some of Cooks' notable clients have included Brett Favre, Calvin Johnson, Randy Moss, Marcedes Lewis, Adalius Thomas, Jerious Norwood, Tony Scheffler, Jay Cutler, Cam Newton and the late Steve McNair.-Early Life:...
. Lewis initially did not live up to expectations in terms of pass catching ability with 91 receptions through three seasons. However, he has impressed coaches with his blocking ability. He was used as a blocker a lot in the 2008 NFL season
2008 NFL season
The 2008 NFL season was the 89th regular season of the National Football League, themed with the slogan "Believe in Now."Super Bowl XLIII, the league's championship game, was at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 1, 2009, with the Pittsburgh Steelers coming out victorious over the...
due in part to an injured offensive line. Marcedes Lewis has been active in his hometown community of Long Beach
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
In 2010, Lewis matched the Jaguars single season TD receptions record with a total of 10 and was selected to his first Pro Bowl
Pro Bowl
In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
. He had previously been named as an alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl. Due in part to the possible NFL lockout in 2011 the Jaguars placed the franchise tag
Franchise Tag
In the National Football League, the franchise tag is a designation a team may apply to a player scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. The tag binds the player to the team for one year if certain conditions are met. Each team has access each year to only one franchise tag and one...
on Lewis on February 24, 2011.
On August 5, after a short training camp hold out, Lewis signed a five-year contract reportedly worth around $35 million and $17 million in guaranteed money.
| Year | Receptions | Yards | Touchdowns | Yards Per Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13 | 126 | 1 | 9.7 |
| 2007 | 37 | 391 | 2 | 10.6 |
| 2008 | 41 | 489 | 2 | 11.9 |
| 2009 | 32 | 518 | 2 | 16.8 |
| 2010 | 58 | 700 | 10 | 12.1 |
| 2011 | 16 | 170 | 0 | 10.6 |
| Career | 197 | 2,394 | 17 | 12.2 |
Awards
- 2005 John Mackey AwardJohn Mackey AwardThe John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football's most outstanding tight end.The award is given to the collegiate tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, academics, and community values of NFL Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey....
(Best TE) - 2005 All-American2005 College Football All-America TeamThe 2005 College Football All-America Team is composed of the following All-American Teams: Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Foundation, The Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Weekly, ESPN, CBS Sports, College...
Team - 2005 All-Pac 10 Team
- 2004 John Mackey Award Finalist (Best TE)
- 2004 All-American Team
- 2004 All-Pac 10 Team
- Prep Star Dream Team (Best Prep TE)
- Super Prep All-American
- Super Prep Elite (rated #4)
- Parade All-American
- Student Sports Hot 100 List (#30)
- 2011 Pro Bowl2011 Pro BowlThe 2011 AFC–NFC Pro Bowl was the NFL's all-star game for the 2010 season. It took place at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii...
Tight End