2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Kenneth Lewis Jr., WR, Morehead State University

• Name: Kenneth Lewis Jr
• Position: Wide Receiver 
• College: Morehead State University 
• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 205
• Twitter: @TheKennyLewis
• Instagram: @k.lewis2__

What makes you a top prospect at your position  in the 2023 NFL Draft? 

The way I attack the ball when it’s in the air. The mindset of knowing I am going to come down with this ball no matter what. Being able to adjust to any type of throw and make the catch is what separates me. My size and physicality allows me to have an advantage in run blocking and route running.

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?

I started out just playing basketball, but wanting to be active I tried football at the age 5.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you? 

I am my biggest critic. I am going to work hard despite the situation I am in and not let anyone outwork me.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

With what’s going on in the world now I would donate to a cause where women and men that are having troubles with any type of health problem they have. Whether it’s from mental, physical, or more . Support groups is something that they need that I wouldn’t hesitate to donate to.

What is the best advice you have ever received? 

The biggest advice I ever have received is “Develop positive habits. Developing positive habits everyday is a step in improving your mental and physical health which leads to other positive things in the future of your life. That sticks with me to this day.

Who was your childhood hero? 

My two childhood hero’s are my parents. Kenneth Lewis Sr, and Latonya Bishop. The sacrifices they have made and how much they have done for me to make me the man I am today is something I can’t and won’t forget. 

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school? 

The most underrated teammate in our locker room is Ryan Upp. I’ve never played with a receiver who footwork and route running is that clean. 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is when someone  has an excuse or justify why they couldn’t do something or get something done instead of just getting it done.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

The biggest adversity I’ve have been overcoming for awhile is just adjusting to what ever community I am. Going from a public middle school, private all boys high-school, then to a university I’ve been comfortable enough to be my self while adjusting to different scenarios with no problem.

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

Morehead State has been great to me for the short term period I’ve been here. It is setting up opportunities after graduating and the programs outside of football that are offered are phenomenal. What makes this school special to me from the team aspect is everyone has the same goal in mind. Everyone wants to win and nobody hides from the work that comes with it. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack has to be fruit snacks. When it comes to food Alfredo is the one. Any type of Alfredo chicken, shrimp, seafood I love it.

What is the best part of football? 

The best part about football is being able to wake up on game day and the feeling that I am about to go off. When the game is going on and seeing how the preparation all week made the game easy and fun.

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say? 

That I am a very durable athlete.

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be? 

The one player I would compare myself to is Michael Thomas. Very lengthy guy, gets yard after catch and makes big catches when needed. The instinct that we both have of the ball is mine is something that others just don’t have. The ability to run routes and get out breaks quick and fast makes me relate to Michael Thomas so much.

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?  

1. My Grandfather would be one person I would love to have back and talk to. He recently passed away last summer and our relationship wasn’t the best, but actually taking time to sit down and eat with him is something I wish I had done.
2. LeBron James has been my favorite NBA player since I was young and his now a billionaire. I would just love to know the how and any tips on being successful in this world.
3. Stefon Diggs would be my last because he gets criticized a lot on some of his behaviors such as yelling at the QB, or having a breakdown in the field. A lot of people don’t realize it’s not that he’s a bad guy but his love for the game is unreal and he would do anything for his team. He also was in very toxic environment which was contagious and he left and is now exceeding which is something I would definitely want to talk about.