- No. 2 on the depth chart at tight end entering fall camp
- Has played in all 26 games since arriving as a true freshman in 2007
- Earned first two starts of his career in ‘08
PERSONAL — Born Malachi Colby Jeremiah Lewis on July 26, 1989 in Eugene, Ore. Parents: Dion and Sheila Lewis. Family: One sister. High School (Coach): Rio Mesa (Bob Gregorchuck), 2007. Major: Computer Science. Note: Mother, Sheila (Sattiewhite), was a four-year letterwinner on the Ducks’ women’s basketball team from 1985-88.
2009 — Came off the bench to catch on pass for 26 yards against California before returning the next week add one reception for four yards vs. WSU.
2008 — Appeared in all 13 games for a second straight season, earning his first career start vs. Stanford … Saw plenty of action as a situational tight end/H-back and on special teams … Caught passes against Utah State (6 yards) and USC (5 yards) … Participated in 48 plays at Washington State and 37 at Arizona State … Team’s fastest tight end/H-back (4.82 40 time) during winter testing.
2007 — Utilized as a true freshman despite playing a position he had never played before … Stepped onto the field for all 13 games … Recovered a blocked punt in his Oregon debut vs. Houston … Caught three passes for 26 yards, including two for 21 yards against Washington State … Took part in 37 snaps vs. Arizona State, 36 at Washington and 35 vs. Washington State.
HIGH SCHOOL — The SuperPrep All-American was ranked among the top 25 linebackers in the country as well as among top 25 prospects in California … Afforded four-star status by Rivals.com and Scout.com in addition to receiving votes on the Long Beach Press-Telegram’s Best in the West tabulation … The Spartans’ career rushing record holder (3,740 yards) accumulated 1,406 yards and 23 TDs on the ground his senior year to go along with eight catches for 242 yards … Included were 345 yards rushing and four touchdowns vs. Ventura as one of his three 200-yard rushing efforts for the Pacific View League champions … The league MVP also caught two passes for 108 yards vs. Nordhoff … The two-time all-CIF sectional and all-state honoree contributed 2,187 yards and 24 TDs rushing in 2005 … Also a track & field standout as the former two-time Junior Olympian (100m, 200m) was a member of school’s fourth-place CIF state 4x100 relay finisher in 2006.
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Courtesy: GoDucks.com
