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The 10 greatest NFL careers in Mississippi State history

By Sam Fariss

Nov 28, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15).
Nov 28, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15). / Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
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Round 6, Pick 159. D.D. Lewis. 5. 530. dd lewis. . D.D. Lewis. . 1968 NFL Draft. player

Jan 16, 1972; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Dallas Cowboys linebacker (50) D.D. Lewis in action.
Jan 16, 1972; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Dallas Cowboys linebacker (50) D.D. Lewis in action. / Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY Sports

D.D. Lewis spent his entire professional career with the Dallas Cowboys after they drafted the former Bulldog in the sixth round of the 1968 NFL Draft.

Lewis started in 135 of the 186 games he played in and built up an incredible defensive resume.

While Lewis and the Cowboys won two Super Bowls (VI and XII), he had 8 interceptions for 97 yards and an amazing 14 fumble recoveries.

In the 1975 NFC Championship game, Lewis had two interceptions to push the Cowboys to a resounding 37-7 win over the LA Rams.

Lewis holds the record for a Dallas player to appear in the most playoff games with 27 apperances in the postseason.

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