Versatile Bearcats linebacker with growth upside and special-teams grit
In the 2025 season, Cincear Lewis flashed as a depth linebacker for Cincinnati, finishing with 10 tackles in five games and peaking at four tackles against Navy in the Liberty Bowl[1][4][6]. He entered college as a consensus three-star recruit with safety instincts, which shows up in his range, toughness, and ability to play multiple roles, but injuries have slowed his development and limited his snap volume[2][4][14]. If a team wants a physical, high-effort defender with cross-trained versatility and upside rather than a finished product, he’s a worthwhile fit[2][4].
