The 2017 NFL Draft came and went without LaTroy Lewis hearing his name called but that does not mean the end of the NFL dream for the former standout Tennessee defensive lineman. After being asked to participate in a rookie minicamp in Oakland, Lewis left the camp with an offer in hand. In didn’t take him long to sign the deal, making his addition to the Raiders organization official.
Lewis tweeted out the announcement of the news Sunday evening.
Officially an Oakland Raider! Can’t wait to get back to work! #raidernation ☠️⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/RuzzvwD0sA
— Troy Lewis (@MrPrimetime4) May 7, 2017
According to Michael Gehlken, Raiders beat writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Lewis’ deal with the Raiders is for three-years. Lewis must have made quite the impression on the organization during the rookie camp, as Gehlken notes he was one of the “standouts” from the event.
Raiders have signed former Tennessee DL LaTroy Lewis to three-year contract, source said. One of standouts at rookie minicamp this weekend.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) May 8, 2017
In his four seasons in Knoxville, Lewis racked up 4.5 sacks, 77 tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss. He appeared in 21 games over the last two seasons. Oakland’s roster is managed by general manager Reggie McKenzie, himself a former standout Tennessee defender and the father of current defensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
