9. Jourdan Lewis, Dallas Cowboys
Lewis played in the slot on 449 of his 590 snaps last season, allowing 27 receptions on 41 targets in that role for 372 yards, 181 yards after the catch, two touchdowns, two interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 90.7. The 2017 third-round pick out of Michigan has seen a serious transformation in his overall role since his rookie season, when he played 676 snaps at outside corner and just 46 in the slot.
Lewis has the ability to get right up on a receiver and trail him through a route, and he also has the field awareness to catch up to a target from off coverage. Lewis is also a sure run-tackler with 18 total stops in his 2019 season, and an excellent blitzer who gauged the gaps in opposing offensive lines for four sacks and five total pressures.
Really nice rep from Jourdan Lewis here. Press out of slot, push with inside position, make the route uncomfortable,and take advantage when the quarterback goes where his receiver is supposed to be as opposed to where he is.
Bears fans, avert your eyes. pic.twitter.com/vHlUUDtD9w
— Doug Farrar (@NFL_DougFarrar) July 9, 2020