Once a budding NFL prospect, an injury derailed Kobe Lewis' college career. But if he rounds back into form, could the Seahawks have another backfield gem emerge?
will open training camp at the VMAC in a little over two months, officially ushering in the first season under new coach Mike Macdonald.
In preparation for the new incoming season, we'll be detailing every member of the Seahawks 90-man roster over the next several weeks, diving into scheme fits, exploring best and worst case scenarios, and predicting what to expect from each player entering the 2024 campaign. Thrust into a competition at running back as well as potentially kick return duties, does undrafted rookie Kobe Lewis have the goods to make a run for a roster spot in Seattle?Well-traveled at the collegiate level, Lewis started off as Central Michigan, exploding for 1,074 yards and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019. While his yards per carry plunged from 5.9 to 4.5 in a COVID-shortened 2020 season, he still rushed for 468 yards and six touchdowns.
Nov 18, 2023; Boca Raton, Florida, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls running back Kobe Lewis runs the ball as Tulane Green Wave defensive back DJ Douglas defends in the first half at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports / Jim Rassol-USA TODAY SportsEarly in his college career, Lewis found success running in both zone and gap schemes with quality burst at 208 pounds and an ability to slip through arm tackles as well as make defenders miss in space.
But Lewis simply hasn't been the same player since suffering a serious knee injury, and unless he recapture his pre-injury form and prove more value with third down skills, it's hard to envision him being able to beat out a more-established undrafted rookie in Holani or returning ex-Georgia standout Kenny McIntosh. Most likely, at best, he's a stash and develop depth candidate on the practice squad who will be trying to put quality tape out there for other teams in the preseason.
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