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Dallas Cowboys defensive secondary draft picks: Player comparisons

By Steve Miklosko

Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Monty Madaris (88) attempts to make a catch over Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) during the second half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Monty Madaris (88) attempts to make a catch over Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) during the second half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

3rd Round – Jourdan Lewis,  Cornerback, Michigan

Player Comparisons:

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones (source: NFL.com)

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (source: ProFootballFocus.com)

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Aaron Colvin (source: BleacherReport.com)

Colvin has been unremarkable since joining the NFL, but Jones and Harris Jr. are flattering comparisons for Lewis. While the beginning of Jones’ career with the Tennessee Titans was underwhelming for the former 6th overall draft pick, he has been a consistent starter with Bengals’ secondary for seven consecutive seasons. He has made 14 turnovers since 2011 and was named a first team All-Pro in 2014 and invited to the Pro Bowl in 2015.

Harris Jr. is a star defensive player for the Broncos. He was graded as the number one cornerback in 2016 (source: ProFootballFocus). He has been to three consecutive Pro Bowls and was named a first team All-Pro in 2016.

Key Takeaway: Lewis’ size has been criticized as limiting his potential in the NFL. Jones and Harris Jr. are also both small cornerbacks (5’11 and 5’10, respectively) who have overcome their physical limitations. Lewis could be the team’s next big-name cornerback.

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