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David Lewis is a former tight end out of California, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 20th overall pick (round 1) in the 1984 NFL Draft. He played 47 regular-season games from 1984 to 1987.
Draft Details
David Lewis Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
Career Totals
| Games | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 60 | 731 | 8 |
Career span: 1984–1987.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
David Lewis was the 1st of 19 TEs selected in the 1984 draft. The 20th overall pick has been used 56 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Brandin Cooks in 2014, who played 163 games. California had 3 players drafted in 1984, among them Ron Rivera and Byron Smith. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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