Position: WR
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180
College: Illinois
Experience: 2
Birthdate: 02/12/1980
Born: Matteson, IL

Eagles wide receiver Greg Lewis, or "G-Lew" as he's referred to by his Eagles teammates, has decided to take the road less traveled in getting to the NFL. In a day of age where college players get drafted high, sign exorbitant contracts and then go on to have average careers, Greg Lewis is more of a throwback. He’s earned it all by way of gritty, get your hands dirty, hard work. 

Lewis is in his second year with the Eagles and was one of the un-drafted gems picked up and polished by Eagles brass Andy Reid and vice president of player personnel Tom Heckert. Lewis made such an impact with the Bird’s coaching staff during training camp and pre-season, he earned himself a spot on the Eagles opening day roster in 2003. To Lewis, making a football team by way of hard work was second nature. Lewis was a walk on at Illinois and finished his career with 103 receptions, ranking himself tenth on the all time list. 

The speedy Lewis is currently the Eagles fourth receiver but you wouldn’t know based on his big play ability and versatility. This past season, Lewis hauled in 17 catches for 183 yards and since day one has been a solid contributor on special teams primarily serving as the “gunner”. In his rookie season, Lewis notched 11 tackles on special teams. Lewis, who many consider the fastest player on the Eagles, has shown his ability to contribute in the running game being the recipient of reverses and double reverses. In his rookie year, Lewis ran six reverses for 95 yards. It’s this type of versatility and work ethic that has earned Lewis more and more playing time in Andy Reid’s spread it around offense.  

Greg Lewis is truly a rising star for the Eagles. Last October, his tremendous work ethic and play was rewarded. Lewis inked a five-year contract extension to keep him in the nest for a long time. Not bad for a guy who walked on in college and was never drafted. Keep your eye on Greg Lewis, that is if you can catch him…