NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jourdan Lewis

Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist

NFL Draft Reports (Cornerbacks)

-Welcome to a new series where me and Chris Giraldo scout some of the best athletes in this years draft. As more and more information is given, we will update accordingly. Or maybe not. We are humans too. In this report we look at general information of a prospect, his off field history, strengths and weaknesses on the field, a summary and a draft projection. Without further ado, lets begin.

NFL SCOUTING REPORT: JOURDAN LEWIS, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

CORNERBACK (#26)

Analysis by Jesus Martinez: Main Columnist of OTS 247

Name: Jourdan Lewis 40 yard dash

School: University of Michigan 20 yard/60 yard shuttle:

H&W: 5’10, 186 lbs. Bench Press:

Year: Senior 3 cone drill:

Age: 21 Vert/Broad Jump:

ON FIELD

STRENGTHS	WEAKNESSES
-Solid Coverage -When he actually does it, he does a great job at locating the football to make the play -One of the best athletic corners in the nation -Really good hands (9 in) -Allowed only seven catches in 2016. -Solid lateral quickness and initial burst off the line	-Small Frame, not the only corner -Height is an issue -Lack of disengage in the run game -14 penalties in his career, -OK run defense

OFF FIELD

• Ed Cunningham claims Jourdan Lewis as “out of discipline” in game vs Hawaii
• Has his tempered moments, but most likely is the dog in him
• No legal trouble whatsoever
• His off field rating is good.

GRADES

Coverage	Athleticism	Run Defense	Physicality	Ball Skills	Play Recognition	Effort
8	8	6	7	9	8	9

Overall: 7.85

OVERVIEW:

Throughout his four years here at Michigan, I have seen a prospect with a lot of potential blossom in Ann Arbor to become one of the best corners the University has ever seen. The last two years, Lewis emerged into becoming an All-American Corner, and one of the best players in the nation. The man is definitely someone to keep an eye on. Although all the accomplishments are good, Lewis will most likely be the odd man out in terms of DB’s in Round 1, as this year's  class is completely loaded. Lewis will be a different situation in terms of the other corners. This year, especially vs. FSU, we have seen weaknesses in his game, some of these things would need to be developed in his career. I do believe that this kid will have a bright future for whichever team takes the chance up and drafts him. But he will need some work, to polish some of the inconsistencies seen on film. If he can get his game on track, and avoid off field trouble (which he already does), then the sky's the limit. All of these possibilities could lead up to Lewis being as good as another Michigan great that comes to mind...

DRAFT PROJECTION: EARLY 2ND ROUND