Retired members of the New York Giants have been landing coaching jobs left and right lately, which is a trend that continued late last week.
On Friday, the University of Albany announced that former Giants running back Dion Lewis has been hired as an assistant coach.
“It’s great to be back in the Capital Region,” Lewis said, via the Albany Times Union. “I’m extremely grateful to join the Great Dane family. I’d like to extend my thanks to Coach Gattuso, the entire football staff, and (athletic director) Mark Benson for welcoming me. I’m excited to get to work and hit the ground running with this group.”
Lewis was originally a fifth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011 NFL draft. After two seasons with the Eagles, he bounced around the league, making stints with the Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, and Tennessee Titans before closing out his career with the Giants in 2020.
Lewis picked up a Super Bowl ring during his time with the Pats.
In 102 career games (27 starts), Lewis rushed for 2,425 yards and 13 touchdowns, adding 191 receptions for 1,408 yards and eight touchdowns out of the backfield. He was also a solid kick returner, gaining an additional 1,845 yards and one touchdown.
With UAlbany, Lewis will assist running backs coach Jordan Orlovsky.
