Clarence Lewis (born December 8, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Syracuse Orange.
Early life Raised in Edison, New Jersey, Lewis attended Mater Dei High School in Monmouth County, New Jersey. He played both sides in high school and posted 39 catches, 639 yards for four touchdowns on offense. On defense, Lewis made three interceptions, helping his team reach the state championship.
Coming out of high school he was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
College career Notre Dame Lewis played for the Fighting Irish for four season, appearing in 51 games, making 23 starts with 124 tackles, four tackles-for-loss, three forced fumbles, 18 pass breakups, three interceptions, and a touchdown.
As a freshman in 2021, Lewis appeared in all 12 games, making six starts. He had a streak of 18 consecutive starts during his freshman and sophomore years. In 2023, he appeared in all 13 games, making two starts and finishing with nine tackles, a pick-six and three pass breakups.
He entered the transfer portal on March 29, 2024.
Syracuse Lewis transferred to play for the Syracuse Orange and the incoming head coach Fran Brown. Brown had recruited Lewis to play at Rutgers when he was the defensive backs coach for the Rutgers under Greg Schiano.
In the lone year with the Orange, Lewis started every game at corner, making 41 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss, 12 pass breakups and an interception. He was named Third Team All-ACC, was second in the ACC with 12 pass breakups. His 75.4 Pro Football Focus defensive grade was the second-best among Orange defenders with a minimum of 400 snaps played.
After the season, Lewis declared for the 2025 NFL draft.
Statistics Year Team GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles Total Solo Ast Sack PD Int Yds TD FF FR TD 2020 Notre Dame 11 33 29 4 0.0 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 2021 Notre Dame 13 53 44 9 1.0 4 1 4 0 1 0 0 2022 Notre Dame 13 29 23 6 0.0 4 1 0 0 1 1 0 2023 Notre Dame 13 9 8 1 0.0 3 1 33 1 0 0 0 2024 Syracuse 13 41 27 14 0.0 12 1 0 0 0 0 0Career 63 165 131 34 1.0 30 4 37 1 3 1 0
Professional career
Tennessee Titans Lewis signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2025. He was waived on August 25.
Miami Dolphins On November 4, 2025, Lewis signed with the Miami Dolphins' practice squad. He was released by the Dolphins on January 2, 2026.
Houston Gamblers On March 2, 2026, Lewis signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on March 19.
Birmingham Stallions On April 29, 2026, Lewis was signed by the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).
Personal life Lewis majored in art and design at Notre Dame and enjoys photography.
References
External links Syracuse Orange bio Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio