Colts Player Highlight: Tyquan Lewis

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jorden Hampton | Last updated 9/5/22

The Indianapolis Colts kick off the 2022 NFL season with high expectations and a young roster. Colts’ general manager Chris Ballard has assembled a talented roster that includes defensive end, Tyquan Lewis. Lewis is ready to show his talent on the gridiron. Additionally, Lewis is ready to help Indianapolis’ defense have a successful season.

Lewis’s skills

Tyquan Lewis was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts during the 2018 draft. Indianapolis drafted Lewis in the second round to help strengthen its defense. During his time at Ohio State, Lewis recorded 63 tackles, 37 tackles for loss, and a whopping 23.5 sacks. While Lewis is listed as a defensive tackle, he can also play defensive end.

Being versatile is significant because the more you can contribute to your team in multiple ways. Lewis showed his versatility during training camp and impressed his coaches. Indianapolis requires their defensive lineman to know multiple positions. Injuries will happen during a long season and Lewis can play defensive end if necessary.

Obstacles faced

Football is a violent sport and a player can get injured at any time. During a home game against the Tennessee Titans, Lewis tore his patellar. Colts’ director of sports medicine Erin Barill told Lewis he had torn his patellar. Lewis didn’t feel sorry for himself or think why me? Instead, Lewis said, “Alright, this is adversity. He also said, “I’m just going to keep going.” Lewis played well before his injury. He finished the game with a sack and an interception. The game was considered Lewis’s breakout game.

Lewis has moved past his injury and is focusing on the regular season. He stayed positive during rehab and never let his emotions get the best of him. This is Lewis’s comeback season and he hopes to make the most out of his opportunities.

How Lewis can impact Indy’s defense in 2022

Indianapolis is poised for a successful season under new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. Bradley’s defensive line is designed to attack and rush up the field. Tyquan Lewis will be a valuable piece in Indianapolis’s defense. He can stuff the run, get after the quarterback, and beat offensive linemen. Let the 2022 season begin for Tyquan Lewis.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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