The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Friday, the football club has signed two American players, including receiver Kahlil Lewis and defensive back Cortez Davis.
Lewis, 25, previously spent training camp with the Tiger-Cats in 2021. The 5’10, 190-pound native of Miramar, Florida signed with the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons (2019) as an undrafted free agent and also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks (2019) before signing with the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks (2020) and the USFL’s Philadelphia Stars (2022). The University of Cincinnati product suited up in 48 games over four seasons with the Bearcats (2015-18), registering 168 receptions for 2,116 yards and 21 receiving touchdowns.
Davis, 25, spent time in the NFL with the Denver Broncos (2022) and Arizona Cardinals (2022). The 5’11, 180-pound native of Decatur, Georgia also spent time in the XFL with the DC Defenders (2023). The University of Hawaii product played 36 games over three seasons with the Rainbow Warriors (2019-21), registering 131 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, one quarterback sack, two interceptions, 34 passes defensed and three forced fumbles. Davis began his collegiate career at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (2016-17), where he played 10 games before transferring to Itawamba Community College.