title: Dave Lewis (linebacker)
text: # Dave Lewis (linebacker)
  
  David Rodney Lewis (October 15, 1954 – July 14, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).
  
  ## High school career
  
  Prior to that he played at San Diego City College and Abraham Lincoln High School where Marcus Allen, Akili Smith and Terrell Davis have since played.
  
  ## College career
  
  Lewis played college football at the University of Southern California where he was All-Pac-10 player.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  Lewis played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Chargers. He played in the 1980 Pro Bowl.
  
  