Kenji Lewis

2024 • Injured during preseason practices and did not see action during the season. • Transferred to NIU in January 2024 alongside UAPB teammate Jalen Macon. PRIOR TO NIU (2022, 2023 at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) 2023 • Played in11 games and led the Golden Lions in receiving with 429 yards on 33 catches. • Caught three touchdown passes to rank second on the team in touchdowns. • Made a season high five catches in season opener at Tulsa (8/31). • Totaled a season-high 94 yards receiving on three catches versus Miles (9/16). • Had at least 50 receiving yards in five games and at least three catches eight times. • Recorded four receptions for 51 yards against Alcorn State (10/21). 2022 • In nine games, caught 11 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns. • Caught a season-best six passes for 78 yards and a score at Grambling State (11/5). • Had a pair of grabs for 27 yards and a TD versus Prairie View (11/12). • Returned two kickoffs for 33 yards HIGH SCHOOL • Played receiver, quarterback and safety at Memphis East High School. • Named Memphis East MVP in 2021. • Caught 26 passes for 596 yards to average 22.9 yards per catch in final two seasons. • As a senior, ranked among the area’s leaders in rushing, passing and receiving while playing quarterback and receiver. • Averaged 26.8 yards per catch (16-429) in 2021. • Threw for 1,037 yards on 52-of-101 passing with 10 touchdown passes. • Ran for 1,883 yards on 209 carries (a 9.0 average) with eight 100-yard games and 16 touchdowns. • Also played baseball and basketball. PERSONAL • Son of Crystal and Kenji Lewis, Sr. • Physical education major.