After the storm: Kendrick Lewis' post-Katrina path led him to Ravens

Caption Kendrick Lewis Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun Ravens safety Kendrick Lewis is pictured after practice during training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center.Kendrick Lewis had been a Raven for a little more than a month, but it was important for him to get involved. He wanted to walk the streets and witness the damage and despair.

Joining teammates and other members of the organization who bused to West Baltimore to provide support after April's riots, Lewis spoke to students and local residents, carrying a story of his own.

Ten years earlier, Lewis nearly lost everything when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. Lewis' mother's home was gutted, trophies and memories of his…