Alex Khvatov:
What are your measurements
(height, weight and forty time)?
Lance Lewis:
6’1”, 210, 4.52.
Alex Khvatov:
Coming out of high school, what programs showed
interest in you?
Lance Lewis:
Mostly North Carolina
and East Carolina
Alex Khvatov:
How did you wind up at a Junior College
in California?
Lance Lewis:
It was basically through a friend.
I made the move because he said that it is a
good place.
Alex Khvatov:
Why did you decide to transfer to a Community
College in Mississippi for your second season?
Lance Lewis:
Basically there were some issues with living
conditions in CA. I didn’t have a scholarship
there and I didn’t want to deal with these extra
problems. I just wanted to get my education and
play football. I got a scholarship in Mississippi.
Alex Khvatov:
Why did you eventually choose the University of East Carolina?
Lance Lewis:
My old roommate was there and he recommended me
to the coaching staff. He put in a good word
for me. He showed them my highlight tape, and
they were calling me non-stop after that.
Alex Khvatov:
Describe your senior season to us.
Lance Lewis:
It didn’t turn out the way I planned. We all
had a chip on our shoulder after the Bowl Game
my junior year. We lost big to
Maryland in
that game. Everyone said that we can’t play
with big teams. We came together during the
early part of my senior season, but we let three
of the first four games get away. We were up
and down the whole season. Then my injury
killed everything. I missed the last four games
of the season. If it wasn’t for the injury, I
had a better chance to get picked in the early
rounds. But I still feel that I am blessed to
be in the position that I am in. I will still
get the opportunity to prove myself at the next
level.
Alex
Khvatov:
How have you been training
for the NFL Draft?
Lance Lewis:
Before the Pro Day, I was in California training with
Billy Miller (former TE in the NFL). I loved it
out there. Everything was high tempo. I was
also working out with Maurice Green. He was
helping us get our forty times down. He knows
so much on the running side. There was so much
stuff about running that I didn’t know. That
was a big deal to meet him. After the Pro Day,
I went back home.
Alex Khvatov:
Describe your East-West Shrine Game experience
to us.
Lance Lewis:
It was a great experience. There were a lot of
great players and coaches there. I felt that I
was basically almost in the NFL during that
week. I was one step away from the big stage.
Alex Khvatov:
Were you satisfied with your performance at the
Pro Day?
Lance Lewis:
I was satisfied. I thought that I could run a
faster forty. But everything else was good.
Alex Khvatov:
What is the coolest thing that you have done
during this NFL draft process?
Lance Lewis:
I am big on twitter. I like to talk on
twitter. I get a kick out of it when I hear my
name mentioned on twitter.
Alex
Khvatov: What is
the highlight of your football career up to this
point?
Lance Lewis:
Going to East Carolina.
I love the atmosphere here. There were 50,000
people supporting you every Saturday. I love
the way it sounded on Saturday. Everyone
supports you. I also broke two records at
East Carolina. I set the mark for
most receiving touchdowns in one season with 14
during my junior season. I set the record for
most receiving touchdowns at
East Carolina with 22 TD’s overall.
Alex Khvatov:
What are your strengths on the football field?
Lance Lewis:
I feel that I am able to stretch the field. I
use my body to shield people off. I go and get
the ball.
Alex Khvatov:
What areas of your game do you still need to
improve upon?
Lance Lewis:
Probably pad level, depth on the routes.
Alex Khvatov:
What is your favorite NFL team?
Lance Lewis:
I like the Washington Redskins.
Alex
Khvatov: Who is
the one NFL player that you would compare your
game to?
Lance Lewis:
People compare me to Brandon Lloyd a little
bit. He is a super tight receiver. He will
surprise you with a big play.
Alex
Khvatov: Which
underclassman on your team should we keep an eye
on in the future?
Lance Lewis:
#2 WR Justin Hardy. He was a walk-on during my
junior year. He was on the practice squad. He
earned a starting spot and a scholarship
opposite of me last year. He is a star in the
making. He plays the slot.
Alex Khvatov:
Who is the best opposing player that you have
faced during your career?
Lance Lewis:
CB Jayron Hosley from Virginia Tech. I didn’t
have a good game against him like I wanted to.
He played his technique very well.
Alex
Khvatov: What do
you enjoy most about football?
Lance Lewis:
It’s a contact sport.
Alex
Khvatov:
What are your hobbies?
Lance Lewis:
I like to have fun. I go to the mall to check
out the latest shoes and add to my collection.
Alex Khvatov:
What is the greatest lesson that you have
learned in life so far?
Lance Lewis:
Whatever you have been through, never give up on
your dream. Anything can happen. Chase your
dream until you feel that you can accomplish it.
Alex Khvatov:
How will you spend your NFL Draft weekend?
Lance Lewis:
I will be watching the draft with my family.
Alex
Khvatov:
Finish the sentence, Lance
Lewis is …
Lance Lewis:
On the field, I work hard like everyone else.
I am a passionate player. I want to win every
game that I play. I am a cool guy to be
around. I make people laugh. I am a people
person.