MelvinLewis

Only returning starter in the defensive line … Former junior college
player who redshirted his first season at Kentucky … Does a good job
of holding his position at the point of attack … Emerged as a starter
last year and did a good job … Coaches said he continued to improve in
the spring … Has completed his bachelor’s degree in community and
leadership development, will work toward a second major in sociology
during the fall.

2014 (Junior): Started
all 12 games … Accumulated 37 tackles, including 2.5 for loss …
Season high of nine stops at LSU … Made seven tackles and caused a
fumble vs. Mississippi State … Shared a quarterback sack at Florida.
2013 (Junior): Redshirt season.
Junior College:
First-team all-state and All-Southern Conference during his sophomore
season at Fullerton (Calif.) College … Made 41 tackles and six tackles
for loss, including 3.5 quarterback sacks … Also had a blocked kick …
Played defensive end and defensive tackle … Helped Fullerton win its
last five games in a row as the Hornets posted a 7-4 record, were
Southern Conference co-champions and won the Western State Bowl … Made
seven tackles during his freshman season … Coached by Tim Byrnes … Also
played some for the Fullerton basketball team during his sophomore
season.
High School: Was an
offensive and defensive tackle at Compton (Calif.) High School … Earned
all-conference honors … Coached by Calvin Bryant … Also played
basketball in high school.
Personal:
Born in Compton, Calif. … Son of Vernon and Kim Lewis … Has graduated
with a degree in community and leadership development and is working
toward a second major in sociology.
Community Cats: Participated
in events with God’s Pantry, Read Across America and Walk a Child to
School Day (2014) … Visitor to Indian Summer Camp for children’s
cancer survivors (2014) … Guest speaker to youth football team (2014).

Melvin Says … I wear
uniform number 90 because: my younger brother and I decided to wear the
same number … Other than the NFL, my dream job is: doing anything to
help my community … I couldn’t live without my: God, parents, brothers
… The coolest thing about being at UK is: being a part of this team
… My biggest accomplishment so far is: graduating from junior college
and from Kentucky … Something people might not know about me is: I
like to think I’m funny … What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Compete with yourself and not anyone else.