Peyton Lewis

Peyton O'Neil Lewis is an American college football running back for the Virginia Cavaliers. He previously played for the Tennessee Volunteers.

High school career

Lewis attended Salem [High School |Salem High School] in Salem, Virginia. As a junior, Lewis rushed for 1,560 yards and 17 touchdowns, and as a senior, he recorded 30 touchdowns. He finished his high school football career totaling 3,667 career yards and 52 total touchdowns. A four-star recruit, Lewis committed to play college football at the University of Tennessee over offers from Alabama [Crimson Tide football|Alabama], Auburn [Tigers football|Auburn], and Florida.

College career

Lewis earned immediate playing time as a true freshman, appearing in 13 games as a reserve. He finished his first season rushing for 339 yards and three touchdowns on 64 carries. Entering the 2025 season, Lewis is part of a three-man running back rotation for Tennessee.
On January 7, 2026, Lewis announced his decision to transfer to the University of Virginia to play for the Virginia Cavaliers.