Senior Safety with 80-Yard Scoop-and-Score Intensity and MVFC Defensive Player of the Week Honors
DeJuan Lewis, a 5-10, 205-lb senior safety from Pearland, Texas, is a high-intensity defensive anchor for the South Dakota Coyotes, best known for his 80-yard scoop-and-score against North Dakota that earned him MVFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in the 2025 season. His differentiators include elite ball-hawking instincts (1 INT, 3 PBUs), fierce tackling (70 tackles, 2 forced fumbles), and a stable, 'SeatBelt' presence in the secondary that coaches trust in critical moments. Lewis started all 15 games in his final season, was named Second Team All-Conference, and tabbed No. 24 returning DB by HEROSports.com. He’s injury-free, fiercely competitive, and a perfect fit for teams needing a reliable, playmaking safety with leadership and intensity.
