In his final year of eligibility, his first year of eligibility at Georgia Tech after transferring from Savannah State… was outstanding on the scout team in 2011, drawing raves from the offensive line starters… with two starters on the defensive line gone to graduation, Lewis has a chance to be a solid contributor this fall.
2011 (junior):
Sat out the season under NCAA transfer rules… was a standout on the defensive scout team.
Savannah State:
Was on the Savannah State roster in 2008, 2009 and 2010… redshirted in 2008, sat out the 2009 season and played in 2010.
High School:
Stephenson High School… played three seasons of football under coach Julius Dixon… played defensive end… led Stephenson to a pair of conference championships… made the academic honor roll and the National Honor Society.
Personal:
Full name is Xavier Marqual Lewis… son of Anthony and Tammy Lewis… born Jan. 5, 1990 in Long Beach, Calif… has one sibling — Trinity… enjoys building and designing robots… began playing football in third grade… majoring in mechanical engineering.