_03.jpg) Lewis at Syracuse University in 2024 | |
| No. 35 – Miami Dolphins | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Roster status | Practice squad |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2000-12-08)December 8, 2000 (age 24) Edison, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Mater Dei(Middletown Township, New Jersey) |
| College | Notre Dame (2020–2023) Syracuse (2024) |
| NFL draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats atPro Football Reference | |
Clarence T-bone Lewis II (born December 8, 2000) is an American professionalfootballcornerback for theMiami Dolphins of theNational Football League (NFL). He playedcollege football for theNotre Dame Fighting Irish andSyracuse Orange.
Raised inEdison, New Jersey, Lewis attendedMater Dei High School inMonmouth 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.[1]
Coming out of high school he was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to playcollege football for theNotre Dame Fighting Irish.[1][2]
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.[3][4]
As afreshman 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.[5]
Lewis transferred to play for theSyracuse Orange and the incoming head coachFran Brown.[5] Brown had recruited Lewis to play atRutgers when he was the defensive backs coach for the Rutgers underGreg Schiano.[3]
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.[4]
After the season, Lewis declared for the2025 NFL draft.[6]
Lewis signed with theTennessee Titans as anundrafted free agent on April 26, 2025.[7][8] He was waived on August 25.[9]
On November 4, 2025, Lewis signed with theMiami Dolphins' practice squad.[10]
Lewis majored in art and design at Notre Dame and enjoys photography.[3][11]