Lewis will get the opportunity to play for Bill Belichick at North Carolina. Lewis can focus fully on his senior season at Palo Duro after committing to UNC this summer.

Or the photo shoot. And meeting Bill [Belichick]." Belichick is now sitting on 29 commits for the fall class. According to 247Sports Team Rankings, the Tar Heels are ranked No. 21 nationally.

In addition to his talent on the football field, Lewis is a state-champion wrestler. As a junior, the multi-sport athlete went 40-0 on the mat en route to a UIL title in the 190-pound weight class.

In addition to his talent on the football field, Lewis is a state-champion wrestler. As a junior, the multi-sport athlete went 40-0 on the mat en route to a UIL title in the 190-pound weight class.

Palo Duro's Darien Lewis (22) runs the ball during a District 2-5A Division II game against Wichita Falls Memorial on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Bain-Schaffer Buffalo Stadium in Canyon, Texas ...