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ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 12: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a catch over Jourdan Lewis #27 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

. team. 123. . CB, Dallas Cowboys. . Jourdan Lewis

Jourdan Lewis was a lock-down cornerback at Michigan despite not having elite size or strength, but he fell to the bottom of the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft for off-field concerns.

Despite his lack of great size, Lewis is a very feisty, physical cornerback who plays the slot extremely well.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 06: Defensive back Jourdan Lewis of Michigan participates in a drill during day six of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 6, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

He played a major role for the Cowboys in 2017, ranking fourth on the team with 746 snaps. Lewis has earned the trust of the Cowboys’ defensive staff and will play an even more critical role in 2018.

His numbers should see a significant rise with increased snaps both in the slot and play outside.

He finished his rookie season with 54 total tackles, 10 pass breakups, and an interception.

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