Recruiting Evaluation Report: Kevin Lewis
Class: 2026
High School: Mullen High School (CO)
Position: Cornerback / Wide Receiver
Height/Weight: 5’10” / 170 lbs
GPA: 3.3
Athletic Accolades: 4x1 and 4x2 Colorado State Track Champion
Athletic Evaluation
Kevin Lewis is a dynamic two-way athlete for Mullen High School, displaying elite speed, fluid movement, and strong play recognition skills. His background as a state champion sprinter translates directly to the football field, giving him rare recovery burst and the ability to close on the ball quickly. At cornerback, Lewis shows discipline in his backpedal and the ability to mirror routes effectively against top receivers. His acceleration out of breaks and ability to flip his hips make him a natural cover corner in both man and zone schemes.
As a wide receiver, Lewis brings reliable hands and quick separation ability, thriving in open space and showing a knack for tracking deep passes. His speed stretches defenses and makes him a versatile threat on special teams as well.
Offer(s)
To turn this existing promise into stronger recruiting traction, here are some areas to emphasize:
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Elite Speed & Burst: Track background clearly enhances his explosiveness and recovery speed.
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Versatility: Effective as both a corner and receiver, with experience at multiple positions.
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Competitiveness: Plays with energy and toughness; embraces one-on-one matchups.
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Athletic Intelligence: Reads route concepts and angles well, minimizing wasted movement.
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Work Ethic: Active on social media promoting his growth; well-spoken and driven student-athlete.
Projected Level of Play
Kevin projects as an FCS to Group of Five FBS-level defensive back with Power Five potential as he continues to develop physically and refine technique. His combination of track speed, football IQ, and two-way versatility gives him high upside and immediate special teams value at the next level.
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Kevin Lewis is an explosive 2026 athlete whose speed and coverage ability make him one of Colorado’s more intriguing underclassmen prospects. With continued development in strength and ball production, he has the tools to become a collegiate impact player and a reliable defensive back at the next level.
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Height and weight may be an issue
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Limited national camp/combine exposure or offers that would prompt 247/Rivals/On3 to create an evaluation page.
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Many prospects don’t appear on national lists until higher production, camp showings, or after summer recruiting cycles.
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Physical Strength: Adding 8–10 pounds of lean muscle will help with press coverage and tackling bigger receivers.
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Technique Consistency: Continue refining hand placement and leverage when jamming at the line.
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Ball Production: Increasing interceptions and pass breakups will elevate his profile for Power Five interest.
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Speed/Quickness: Displays strong acceleration and stride length. Track metrics indicate sustained top-end speed; room to improve initial burst through strength training.
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Agility/Change of Direction: Fluid hip rotation and pretty clean transitions during back-pedal and crossover phases. Demonstrates comfort flipping hips and tracking vertical routes.
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Ball Skills: Shows confidence playing the ball in the air. Good hand placement on pass breakups; anticipates throws well.
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Tackling/Physicality: Wrap-up tackler who drives through contact. Will benefit from adding functional weight to enhance power in open-field tackles.
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Football IQ: Reads route concepts quickly. Displays understanding of leverage, angles, and help coverage responsibilities.
Potential College Fits
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Mountain West: Colorado State, Air Force, Boise State, Wyoming
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FCS Powerhouses: Montana State, Northern Arizona, North Dakota State, Weber State
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Group of Five / Developmental Programs: Utah State, New Mexico, San Diego State, UNLV
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High-Academic Options: University of San Diego, Dartmouth, Drake, Princeton
These schools value speed, versatility, and strong academic standing — areas where Kevin already excels.
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