Lewis was named the Chiefs MVP for the 1986 season after he recorded 69 tackles (61 solo), four interceptions, two fumble recoveries, one sack and one blocked punt.
Lewis finished with 38 interceptions in 11 seasons with the Chiefs, the fifth-highest total in franchise history.
In 1999, Lewis bought Greystone, a 320 acres (130 ha) horse ranch north in Centreville, Mississippi.
[7] In July 2008, Lewis, along with former Chiefs teammate Kevin Ross, was named to the NFL Network's "Top 10 Cornerback Tandems" list.
[citation needed] His son Julian is a former defensive back for the University of New Mexico.