David Lewis was drafted No. 20 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft out of California. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 47
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 763rd at California
The pick
How David Lewis came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 47
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 763rd among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 686% of career value
- Final season
- 19873 years after the draft
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of David Lewis.
UCLA
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
Iowa · 2× Pro Bowl
Southern Illinois
California in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
California · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 14× Pro Bowl
#185
Joe Rose
TE · MIA · 1980
California
#98
Richard Rodgers
TE · GB · 2014
California
#85
Craig Stevens
TE · TEN · 2008
California
#248
Cameron Morrah
TE · SEA · 2009
California
#108
Darryl Ingram
TE · MIN · 1989
California
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Lewis in the 1984 NFL Draft
David Lewis is a Tight end out of California selected No. 20 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value California has produced 138 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was David Lewis drafted?
David Lewis was selected No. 20 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/david-lewis.
What college did David Lewis play for?
David Lewis played college football at California in the ACC. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did David Lewis's NFL career turn out?
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/david-lewis.