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| Receiver Regginald Lewis believes he is the best receiver on the VSU roster this season. (Bubba Thomas | Special to the Times) |
Yes, Lewis believes he is better than all-conference wide out Gerald Ford and deep-threat Seantavious Jones, the only receiver in the conference to have four touchdown catches in a game this season.
"It is awesome competition, all of us (receivers) believe we are better than each other," Lewis said. "It is a privilege to play with guys that are on the same level or are better. You continue to have constant competition."
Lewis may not be far off, either. He is currently second on the team in receptions this season with 36 for 494 yards with three touchdowns. He has also ran for 82 yards and a score while serving as the team's wildcat quarterback.
A major factor in Lewis' production has been the dominant play of Ford and Jones, who have combined for 78 receptions for 1,332 yards and 19 touchdowns.
With Ford and Jones stealing the eye of most defensive backs, Lewis has emerged as a go-to target for the VSU quarterbacks.
“Whenever (defenses) focus on me, (Seantavious) kills them or Regginald kills them or Quin (Roberson) kills them," said Ford last week. "Whenever they focus on them, I just try to utilize my chances. So pick your poison.”
Add in Lewis' stout play to go along with Ford and Jones and a powerful running game and the Valdosta State offense has been able to average 477 yards of total offense a game.
"It always feels good to have success, we feeling pretty good about it," Lewis said.
Valdosta State closes its regular season Thursday against Texas A&M-Kingsville. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
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