October 22, 2016 was a big day for Kahlil Lewis. It was a day that changed how we saw him as a player. It was a day that altered the trajectory of his career. It was a day when he caught 11 passes for 150 yards and three damn touchdowns in a win over East Carolina. It was a majestic effort at the wide receiver position and one that stood out as the high point of Lewis’ season. Heck, it was probably the high point of the Cincinnati Bearcats’ season as a whole.
On that Saturday, Lewis showed the star power that is swimming just beneath the surface.