Hewitt was a two-way player, playing both offense and defense. He was a fullback on offense and a defensive end on defense. He was known for his hard-nosed style of play and was a key contributor to the Bears' success in the early 1930s. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1933 and 1934 and was named to the NFL All-Pro team in 1934.
In 1935, Hewitt was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles and was a key contributor to their success in the late 1930s. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1936 and was named to the NFL All-Pro team in 1937. He was also a member of the Eagles' championship team in 1948.
In 1939, Hewitt was traded to the Detroit Lions and was a key contributor to their success in the early 1940s. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1940 and was named to the NFL All-Pro team in 1941. He was also a member of the Lions' championship team in 1943.
Hewitt retired after the 1943 season and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time All-Pro selection during his career. He was also a member of two championship teams and was a key contributor to the success of the Bears, Eagles, and Lions during his career.
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