The Edmonton Elks have signed American Marcus Lewis (DB), the club announced Monday.
Lewis played four games for the Ottawa Redblacks in 2021, recording nine total tackles. He signed with the Elks in Feb. 2022 before being released prior to training camp.
Last season Lewis appeared in six games for the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL, recording 13.5 tackles (11 solo, 5 assists).
Another ballhawk coming to Philly.
The Stars select Marcus Lewis. #USFLDraft pic.twitter.com/zD3rxur4r4
— Philadelphia Stars (@USFLStars) February 23, 2022
Collegiately the Washington, DC., native spent two seasons with the University of Maryland (2018-19), racking up 44 total tackles, two interceptions, six pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 15 games for the Terrapins. Lewis played his freshman and sophomore years with Florida State before transferring for his junior year.