'10 WI RB Jeff Lewis (Wisconsin Verbal)

[Bernini]

Jeff Lewis



Brookfield (WI) Brookfield

Ht: 6'2"
Wt: 197 lbs
40: 4.63 (ET)
Vert: 30"

Statistics: 81 carries, 538 yds (6.64 ypc) 8 td's

Notes:
- shares the same backfield with fellow D1 RB Xavier Whitaker
- teammate of another D1 prospect, DT Bryce Gilbert

Offers: Indiana, WMU
Interest: Wisconsin, Purdue, Stanford, Iowa St., Ivy League Schools

YouTube - Jeff Lewis-(Football)

[Bernini]

offered by Indiana

[Heavystarch]

Rivals $

6/11/09

The backfield mate of Xavier Whitaker is up to five offers and favors Indiana. Plans on visiting Cal and Stanford, and also thinks the Badgers may offer if he performs well at their one day camp.

[TroyD92]

Rivals $

6/24

Jeff recieved an offer from Wisconsin, and says that UW and Indiana are on top. Also states former and future recruits will not play a part in his recruitment and he will "do his own thing"

Looks good for UW, Also states he ran a high 4.4 40 at camp and a 4.37 agility.

[Bernini]

Originally Posted by TroyD92

Rivals $

6/24

Jeff recieved an offer from Wisconsin, and says that UW and Indiana are on top. Also states former and future recruits will not play a part in his recruitment and he will "do his own thing"

Looks good for UW, Also states he ran a 4.37 at camp.

I thought one of the backs from in state had to be offered eventually between Lewis, Whitaker, Marshall, Settle, Fuller, etc. I know a couple had their questions, but that's a deep pool. In fact the in-state class as a whole this year has proved very deep. What is that, our 9th offer to a Dairy Stater? It's usually around 6. And they may not be finished.

On another note, hand timing at Wisconsin events are a joke. Lewis ran a 4.63 a few months ago at the All American Combine. When they hold their pro days subsequent to the NFL draft combine, the times are always like 3 tenths faster. Didn't PJ Hill run around a 4.6 this year? Gimme a break. Whoever the stop watch operator is has pretty slow reflexes initially and then anticipates the finish.

[OnWisconsin07]

Good article written by Marlin over at WSN about Lewis' offer by UW.

Badgers offer in-state running back

Fun quote about the offer:

“I was the happiest I've ever been from receiving an offer,” he explained. “I yelled so loud when I called my dad. My interest level is extremely high for UW and I would say they're one of my top favorites.”

Congrats to the kid! He most definitely worked his butt off and earned the offer. He seems like a very appreciative and dedicated young man...the kind that will work his butt off for his team and teammates.

So, you guys think we add another back still in this class? From the oustanding offers, it would seem that the staff is approaching the RB position similar to the QB situation...likely 1 in-state and 1 out-of-state. I hope Settle cleans things up in the classroom too b/c I think there might be a spot for him if things don't get too full come signing day.

[TroyD92]

Committed to Wisconsin.

[badgerbasketball33]

So can we cross James white off the list or are we taking two rbs and hoping white still wants to come

[Mr. Forward]

I wouldn't think you'd cross White off yet.

[Bernini]

Lewis' commitment may be indicative of White's waning interest in the Badgers, but if not, they should continue to pursue him. He's too good of a talent to pass up, and one could convert to slot receiver, which we need.

[Jwill535]

White hasnt really been mentioning UW in awhile.

[Mr. Forward]

The staff might want to add a shiftier-type RB anyway, if we take on another.

[TroyD92]

Originally Posted by Mr. Forward

The staff might want to add a shiftier-type RB anyway, if we take on another.

im pretty sure Lewis is a shifty back, they may be looking to add someone like Andre Dawson.

[Mr. Forward]

Originally Posted by TroyD92

im pretty sure Lewis is a shifty back, they may be looking to add someone like Andre Dawson.

Yeah, I guess he is, kind of... it had been some time since I initially viewed his footage! You can't really tell what kind of hands he has in the video, but he does well to hold on to a couple of those pitches! It seems like Dawson is still interested though, but it seems like he still has a long way to go before deciding.

[Bernini]

I'd definitely put Lewis in the shifty back classification. He has a bit of power as well. His style is like poor man's AD Peterson. That works for whatever a team needs. The only question about whether he could be a 3rd down back are his hands, because his receiving abilities are not showcased in the video. He has the burst and moves to be one.