Born Terrell Hall, Lewis grew up in Washington, D.C., and attended St. John's College High School.

[8] He returned for the final game of the regular season against Auburn and played in the postseason, making his first career start in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship.

[9] Lewis tore his ACL in summer training camp going into his junior season and was forced to use a medical redshirt.

[10] Lewis entered his redshirt junior season as a starting outside linebacker for Alabama and was named to the Butkus Award watchlist.

[13] Lewis opted not to play in the Citrus Bowl and decided to enter the 2020 NFL draft, forgoing his final year of NCAA eligibility.

Lewis finished his collegiate career with 58 tackles (14.5 for loss), eight sacks, three passes defended and a forced fumble in 26 games played.