Jourdan Lewis

Lewis posted career highs with three interceptions and 11 passes defended last year while topping 50 tackles for the fourth time in five NFL seasons. The slot corner has remained a dependable part of the Cowboys secondary through multiple schemes and coordinators. With the team having not brought in significant reinforcements at cornerback in the offseason, Lewis' spot appears secure.

Lewis had another solid season in 2020, recording a career-high 59 tackles and two sacks in 15 games. He has the ability to handle assignments outside or in the slot and also has a knack for blitzing, giving him a secure spot in the secondary even after the addition of Kelvin Joseph in the second round of the 2021 Draft. Lewis may not have the pure ceiling to be an IDP asset, but he can help return the Dallas defense as a whole to respectability.

Lewis reclaimed a larger role in the Cowboys defense last year, and the 2017 third-round pick displayed his big-play ability by recording a career-high four sacks and two picks. While he doesn't have ideal size for a modern NFL corner, his quickness and aggressiveness still allow him to be effective in the slot. The Dallas secondary will look very different this season without Byron Jones, but the more turnover-focused scheme being brought in by new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan could prove to be a perfect fit for Lewis' skill set.

After being taken in the third round of the 2017 draft, Lewis more than held his own as a rookie, recording 54 tackles and an interception while splitting time between the outside and slot corner. Byron Jones' shift from safety likely locks Lewis into the latter role in 2018, but the Michigan product has shown the lateral quickness to handle the assignment'. His IDP ceiling is limited, but he should provide consistent snaps for a young and improving defense.