David Wayne Lewis (born June 8, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL).
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Lewis played scholastically at Grant High School,[1] where he was selected as a high school All-American by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association.
[2] He played college football for the California Golden Bears for three seasons,[3] and, as a junior, was honored by Gannett News Service as a first-team All-American.
[4] Lewis was selected by the Lions as their first pick (20th overall) in the 1984 NFL draft.
[5][6] The Lions cut him before the start of the 1987 season, and he was signed by the Miami Dolphins one month later as a replacement player.