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Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:34:34 -0700
Updating previous reports, Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports the New York Giants have placed rookie OL Jai Lewis on the reserve/retired list.
Sun, 16 Jul 2006 06:00:42 -0700
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants TE/OL Jai Lewis has yet to make his "retirement" from football official, and even if he does, he would remain the Giants' property for the length of his contract in case he changes his mind. If he informs them in writing of his intention to retire, he'll be placed on the "reserve/retired" list. If not, he'll end up on the "reserve/did not report" list. In either case, he may have to repay his signing bonus. With nothing in writing yet, the Giants would not confirm Lewis' decision to quit football and not attend training camp.
Fri, 14 Jul 2006 20:51:17 -0700
Dan Steinberg, of the Washington Post, reports New York Giants TE/OL Jai Lewis ended his brief flirtation with pro football Friday, July 14, deciding not to return to the Giants for training camp, his agent, Jeff Jankovich , said. A Giants spokesman declined to comment; Lewis declined to comment through Jankovich. "He doesn't seem to be wrestling with the decision, he doesn't seem to have any second thoughts," Jankovich said. "He just said his heart wasn't really in the game of football, and that he really wanted to play basketball."
Mon, 15 May 2006 16:51:15 -0700
Clark Judge, of SportsLine.com, reports New York Giants rookie free agent OL/TE Jai Lewis lined up at left tackle at the team's minicamp Monday, May 15. For the moment, that's where he stays, but he could be moved later. There's been talk of Lewis as a long snapper. And there's always the possibility that he goes back to tight end, a position he played in high school. That, by the way, is the last time Lewis played football.
Sun, 14 May 2006 18:28:27 -0700
Vinny DiTrani, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Giants rookie TE/OL Jai Lewis worked at offensive tackle and did some long-snapping Saturday, May 14,his first day with the team. "It took me awhile to realize I was on a football field," said Lewis, who has not played the game since high school. "I think the two toughest things for me will be getting used to the contact again, and memorizing all the plays."
Sat, 13 May 2006 11:20:02 -0700
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said OL Jai Lewis is an offensive lineman and a long snapper. When discussing Lewis as a long snapper, Coughlin said, "Once he learns it – when he came out here he typically just grabbed the ball and started throwing it between his legs. In the beginning of practice he did a pretty good job. We got him over there and started coaching him and the ball was going all over the place.
Tue, 02 May 2006 13:21:28 -0700
Paul Schwarz, of the New York Post, reports recently signed New York Giants OL/TE Jai Lewis (George Mason) will likely spend his first season on the team's practice squad. Right now the Giants view him as a possible offensive tackle, a position he's never played. "He's pretty much grown beyond a tight end," Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi said. "If he wants to lose some weight, he can decide once he gets here. He has the skills, the feet and the hands to be a tight end, but most likely his future is at offensive line."
Mon, 01 May 2006 00:33:53 -0700
The Washington Post reports the New York Giants have agreed to terms with undrafted rookie free agent TE/OL/DL Jai Lewis (George Mason). His agent, Jeff Jankovich, spoke with at least four teams about Lewis before the 23-year-old decided to sign with Giants.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:16:45 -0700
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports George Mason TE/OL/DL Jai Lewis struggled during his workout. He dropped several passes and struggled to perform in the agility drills. One of the teams in attendance was the Carolina Panthers.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:16:15 -0700
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports George Mason TE/OL/DL Jai Lewis struggled during his workout. He dropped several passes and struggled to perform in the agility drills. One of the teams in attendance was the New Orleans Saints.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:15:53 -0700
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports George Mason TE Jai Lewis struggled during his workout. He dropped several passes and struggled to perform in the agility drills. One of the teams in attendance was the Cleveland Browns.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:15:07 -0700
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports George Mason TE/OL/DL Jai Lewis struggled during his workout. He dropped several passes and struggled to perform in the agility drills. One of the teams in attendance was the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:14:33 -0700
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports George Mason TE/OL/DL Jai Lewis struggled during his workout. He dropped several passes and struggled to perform in the agility drills. One of the teams in attendance was the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:13:51 -0700
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports George Mason TE/OL/DL Jai Lewis struggled during his workout. He dropped several passes and struggled to perform in the agility drills. One of the teams in attendance was the New England Patriots.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:13:25 -0700
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports George Mason TE/OL/DL Jai Lewis struggled during his workout. He dropped several passes and struggled to perform in the agility drills. One of the teams in attendance was the Miami Dolphins.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:13:02 -0700
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports George Mason TE/OL/DL Jai Lewis struggled during his workout. He dropped several passes and struggled to perform in the agility drills. One of the teams in attendance was the New York Jets.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:12:38 -0700
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports George Mason TE/OL/DL Jai Lewis struggled during his workout. He dropped several passes and struggled to perform in the agility drills. One of the teams in attendance was the New York Giants.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:12:07 -0700
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports George Mason TE/OL/DL Jai Lewis struggled during his workout. He dropped several passes and struggled to perform in the agility drills. One of the teams in attendance was the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:11:29 -0700
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports George Mason TE/OL/DL Jai Lewis struggled during his workout. He dropped several passes and struggled to perform in the agility drills. One of the teams in attendance was the Washington Redskins.
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 18:41:23 -0700
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers are projecting George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis as an offensive lineman, not a tight end.
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 17:56:05 -0700
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers attended George Mason TE Jai Lewis' workout.
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:00:13 -0700
The Washington Post reports George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis finished his 20-yard shuttle drill in approximately 4.6 seconds during his workout for NFL scouts Thursday, April 20. Lewis was tested in the vertical jump, reaching about 28 inches, and in the standing broad jump, traveling about 8 feet 8 inches. He has not yet started weight training and did not do the bench press, a standard pre-draft exercise. Speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of player assessments, several scouts said Lewis has ample room for improvement and will need to convince NFL teams that he hungers for the aggression and violence of professional football. Still, they said his athleticism and explosiveness were impressive, particularly after he left the track surface for the football turf. Lewis went through drills for defensive ends, tight ends and offensive linemen, but scouts said his attributes and 6-foot-5, 292-pound frame likely were best suited for the offensive line.
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:25:55 -0700
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports seven teams were expected at the workout of George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis, but 11 teams showed up. Lewis looked more like an offensive tackle than a tight end at his workout. He measured in at 6-5 ½ and 292 pounds. He ran his 40s in 4.99 and 5.03.
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:18:43 -0700
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports the Cincinnati Bengals were at the workout of George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis Thursday, April 20. They liked him so much they flew him back to Cincinnati for further workouts. Lewis looked more like an offensive tackle than a tight end at his workout. He measured in at 6-5 ½ and 292 pounds. He ran his 40s in 4.99 and 5.03.
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 21:19:20 -0700
The Washington Post reports the Cincinnati Bengals will attend the workout being held Thursday, April 20, by George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis. He has spent four days training with Walt Cline, Velocity Sports Performance's director of athlete development, and former NFL TE Leonard Stephens. In the morning, Lewis will fill out paperwork and take written tests, including the Wonderlic. In the afternoon, he will be weighed and measured; will be tested in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and standing broad jump; and will perform agility and position drills for tight ends and linemen.
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:11:41 -0700
The Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins will attend the workout being held Thursday, April 20, by George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis. He has spent four days training with Walt Cline, Velocity Sports Performance's director of athlete development, and former NFL TE Leonard Stephens. In the morning, Lewis will fill out paperwork and take written tests, including the Wonderlic. In the afternoon, he will be weighed and measured; will be tested in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and standing broad jump; and will perform agility and position drills for tight ends and linemen.
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:10:36 -0700
The Washington Post reports the Philadelphia Eagles will attend the workout being held Thursday, April 20, by George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis. He has spent four days training with Walt Cline, Velocity Sports Performance's director of athlete development, and former NFL TE Leonard Stephens. In the morning, Lewis will fill out paperwork and take written tests, including the Wonderlic. In the afternoon, he will be weighed and measured; will be tested in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and standing broad jump; and will perform agility and position drills for tight ends and linemen.
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:09:57 -0700
The Washington Post reports the Pittsburgh Steelers will attend the workout being held Thursday, April 20, by George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis. He has spent four days training with Walt Cline, Velocity Sports Performance's director of athlete development, and former NFL TE Leonard Stephens. In the morning, Lewis will fill out paperwork and take written tests, including the Wonderlic. In the afternoon, he will be weighed and measured; will be tested in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and standing broad jump; and will perform agility and position drills for tight ends and linemen.
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:09:22 -0700
The Washington Post reports the Miami Dolphins will attend the workout being held Thursday, April 20, by George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis. He has spent four days training with Walt Cline, Velocity Sports Performance's director of athlete development, and former NFL TE Leonard Stephens. In the morning, Lewis will fill out paperwork and take written tests, including the Wonderlic. In the afternoon, he will be weighed and measured; will be tested in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and standing broad jump; and will perform agility and position drills for tight ends and linemen.
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:08:54 -0700
The Washington Post reports the New York Jets will attend the workout being held Thursday, April 20, by George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis. He has spent four days training with Walt Cline, Velocity Sports Performance's director of athlete development, and former NFL TE Leonard Stephens. In the morning, Lewis will fill out paperwork and take written tests, including the Wonderlic. In the afternoon, he will be weighed and measured; will be tested in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and standing broad jump; and will perform agility and position drills for tight ends and linemen.
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:08:23 -0700
The Washington Post reports the New York Giants will attend the workout being held Thursday, April 20, by George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis. He has spent four days training with Walt Cline, Velocity Sports Performance's director of athlete development, and former NFL TE Leonard Stephens. In the morning, Lewis will fill out paperwork and take written tests, including the Wonderlic. In the afternoon, he will be weighed and measured; will be tested in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and standing broad jump; and will perform agility and position drills for tight ends and linemen.
Thu, 13 Apr 2006 21:15:35 -0700
The Washington Post reports George Mason basketball C Jai Lewis is preparing for the NFL Draft. He has hired Jeff Jankovich of Capital Football Associates to be his agent. Now he will quickly begin working with a personal trainer, concentrating on the sort of football-specific drills that NFL scouts would like to see: a 20-yard shuttle run out of a football stance to display acceleration and flexibility, and a three-cone drill to demonstrate the ability to change directions at full speed while staying low to the ground. Within the next two weeks, Lewis plans to hold a one-man combine for those scouts, either on George Mason's campus or at a local gym, during which he will perform basic speed and strength tests. Roughly 10 NFL teams have contacted Lewis directly. NFL personnel have told him he projects as either a defensive lineman or tight end. "I don't think he's a guy who would be drafted, but I'm sure someone would sign him and give him a look in camp to try to make the roster if he decides he wants to play," one NFL general manager said this week.
Wed, 05 Apr 2006 21:18:11 -0700
Joe Bendel, of the Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping George Mason basketball player Jai Lewis on their radar. The Steelers already have gotten a first-hand look at the athletic Lewis. "Basically, I have a great opportunity to make somebody's roster in the NFL," said Lewis, the hulking, 6-foot-7, 275-pound center. "People are saying my better option is to go play football." Lewis has not given up on playing professional basketball yet. Lewis is in Portsmouth, Va., to participate in the Portsmouth Invitational, a four-day showcase for NBA hopefuls. Most feel if Lewis attempts to play in the NFL, it would be as a tight end.
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 09:54:14 -0800
Mike Potter, of the Herald-Sun, reports George Mason basketball C Jai Lewis said the Jacksonville Jaguars have checked him out while he has played basketball. As noted earlier, the 6-7, 275-pounder could wind up in the NFL down the road.
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 09:53:15 -0800
Mike Potter, of the Herald-Sun, reports George Mason basketball C Jai Lewis said the Cleveland Browns have checked him out while he has played basketball. As noted earlier, the 6-7, 275-pounder could wind up in the NFL down the road.
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 09:49:20 -0800
Mike Potter, of the Herald-Sun, reports George Mason basketball C Jai Lewis said the Chicago Bears have checked him out while he has played basketball. As noted earlier, the 6-7 275-pounder could wind up in the NFL down the road.
Sat, 18 Mar 2006 23:17:33 -0800
John O'Connor, of the Times-Dispatch, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have invited NCAA basketball C Jai Lewis, of George Mason, to visit with them after the NCAA basketball tournament is over. There may also be other NFL teams that want to take a first-hand look at the 6-7 275-pounder. Lewis last played football as a tight end and defensive end at Aberdeen (Md.) High School. But his size and athleticism intrigues NFL scouts, who see some TE Antonio Gates (Chargers) in Lewis. A Steelers scout watched Lewis play in the Colonial Athletic Association tournament earlier this month at the Richmond Coliseum and left impressed by Lewis' dimensions, coordination and mobility. "I'd love to play football, and the NFL is always trying to find athletes," said Lewis.
