University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics

Herbert Lewis became the first African-American football player in UAM history to earn All-America honors when he was named an NAIA Division I Honorable Mention All-American following the 1975 season.

A defensive end, Lewis lettered four years, started three, and was a two-time first team All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference selection in 1974-75, a remarkable achievement for a player on a team that won a combined five games in two seasons. Lewis finished his UAM career with 359 tackles, 231 unassisted. In 1974, he led the Weevils with 109 tackles, 67 solo, and had 142 tackles as a senior, 96 unassisted.