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Christyn Lewis Signing Day Bio

2/3/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football

Christyn Lewis
Defensive Back
6-2 / 175
Fontana, Calif.
Citrus College

OVERVIEW: Ranked as the No. 26 junior college cornerback in the nation by Scout.com • earned a three-star ranking from Rivals.com and a two-star rating from Scout • expected to come in and challenge for playing time right away • good leadership skills • physical corner, who can play in both man and zone coverage • has also excelled on special teams.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Citrus College in Glendora, Calif.• named second-team All-Central Conference as a sophomore at Citrus • recorded 43 tackles, including three tackles for loss, last season• tallied three interceptions and seven pass break-ups • finished his Citrus College career as the school record-holder in blocked kicks, with six • blocked five field goals during his junior college career • coached by Ron Ponciano.

RECRUITING: Selected Minnesota over offers from BYU, Idaho and Utah State.

PERSONAL: Christyn Lewis was born Oct. 3, 1989 • son of Mechie Badgett and Charles Lewis.

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