2Peyton Lewis
RB · JR/TR
3-JRTRANSFER
Tennessee → Virginia
Tennessee → VirginiaCurrent depth chart
RB4Fourth3-JR
ALSO KR4
Depth relationships
Bio
Peyton Lewis is a running back from Salem, Virginia who transferred to Virginia after two seasons at Tennessee. During his 2024 debut with the Volunteers, he appeared in all 13 contests, recording 64 carries for 339 yards and three touchdowns while also handling seven kickoff returns for 151 yards. In 2025, Lewis saw action in 10 games, accumulating 70 carries for 290 yards and seven rushing touchdowns along with four receptions for 42 yards. He was named to the 2026 Athlon Sports Fourth Team Preseason All-ACC. Lewis was a consensus four-star prospect out of high school, ranked as the No. 4 running back nationally in the Class of 2024. From Salem · Salem, VA.
Peyton Lewis started 0 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 10.
Player information
ClassJuniorHeight6'1"Weight212 lbHometownSalem, VAHigh schoolSalemRecruiting4 · No. 136 national · 2024 classConferenceACCPrevious schoolTennesseeTransfer year2026
Production · 2025
Rushing
70
CARRIES
290
YDS
7
TD
4.1
YDS/CAR
Receiving
4
REC
42
YDS
10.5
YDS/REC
Special teams
6 · 128
KR · YDS
Career path
SALEMSalem, VA
TENNESSEE2024 – 2025
VIRGINIA2026 — present
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