The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Georgia standout Lewis Cine. Although his time in the NFL has been marred with injuries, make no mistake: safety Lewis Cine is a player.
The Georgia Bull Dogs‘ safety’s stock was rising after his play in 2021 and for his MVP performance in the National Championship.
In college, Lewis was a physical player and the enforcer on the field, striking fear into opposing players. He improved every year and never missed a game. Viewed by most to be as close to a “can’t miss” prospect.
Cine has a chance to rebuild his value with many former Bulldog teammates with Philadelphia.
Origin:
Cine (pronounced SEEN) was born in Haiti on October 5, 1999. His mother, Beatrice Seide, was 16 years old when Lewis was born (which is why Cine wears jersey #16) To Lewis, it represents how she is always with him, despite his mother never having been to the United States.
When Lewis was 4 years old, he left his homeland for a more promising future in the US, moving in with family in Florida. Cine spent several years splitting his time between Haiti and Florida before moving to Everett Massachusetts to live with his father during middle school.
Cine has stated that he was introduced to football in second grade. He didn’t play until he moved to Everett. Starting football as a late bloomer hindered Cine, although he quickly developed skills that surpassed his peers who had played football their whole lives.
By his junior year, playing for Everett High School, he was already being recognized as one of the most talented players in the state and was named defensive player of the year by USA Today. Cine had 65 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and a blocked kick that season, as Everett finished a perfect 12–0, winning the MIAA state championship.
Cine also started to show off his speed, as he lettered in track and boasted times of 6.94 in the 55 meters, 11.70 in the 100 meters, and 16.35 in the 110-meter hurdles.
Things were looking bright for the future Georgia Bull Dogs safety, but at season’s end, the head football coach for Everett retired. Lewis, once again, was on the move. This time Cine was headed west, to Cedar Hill Texas, to live with an uncle.
His life was about to take a fortuitous turn toward reaching his goal of playing in the NFL!
Prime Time:
Lewis enrolled at Trinity Christian High School and was coached by HOF cornerback Deion Sanders.
“Deion Sanders is really God’s gift to me,”
Under assistant coach Prime Time Sander’s tutelage, Lewis took his skills to an elite level.
Cine ended his senior year with 85 tackles, 13 (TFL), 2 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles. The season in Texas ended as his previous one in Massachusetts had. Lewis’ high school team went undefeated, (14–0) and won the State Championship.
Lewis had garnered some attention from colleges in Everett, but it went to a different stratosphere while playing in the heart of football Heaven, in Texas.
The kid who arrived in America at age 4 now had his pick of Colleges, as he received 36 scholarship offers. He committed to Georgia, choosing them over in-state colleges Texas, Texas A&M, Michigan, Penn St, and Florida.
Georgia:
Lewis showed a taste of what was to come in the future during his freshman year. He appeared in 14 games and earned the right to start in the final two, by showing his abilities during limited playing time, including his first collegiate INT.
By 2021 Cine had become the full-time starter. The level of play (and the stat sheet) was even more impressive with the extra playing time. Lewis led the Bull Dogs in tackles with 73, added 9 pass deflections, and an INT. After the season Lewis declared for the NFL.
His college career concluded with a National Championship and being named defensive MVP of the game!
His future with the Eagles
His future with the Eagles is unknown, but he is not one to shy away from hard work, and he also has a goal bigger than being a successful safety in the NFL to motivate him. Someone far more dear to his heart.
“My dream is not all about making the league. My dream is to move my Mom with me to America after I make the league. That’s different I guess than most kids. One day I am most likely going to be the one to work my butt off so she can come to America.” (Via Dawg Nation)
His versatile style of play and excellence as a downhill run-stopper could be a perfect fit for the Eagles in the future.
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