OXNARD, Calif. – On draft weekend, third-round pick Jourdan Lewis adamantly declared his innocence against a misdemeanor domestic violence charge involving a March incident with his then-girlfriend.
The Cowboys backed up Lewis’ character, saying they were comfortable drafting the University of Michigan cornerback based on their research on the situation.
Tuesday, a Michigan jury found Lewis not guilty. It’s a triumph for the 21-year-old rookie, who can now focus on his NFL career with the Cowboys.
“I’m proud for Jourdan. I’m proud for our Cowboys,” team owner/general manager Jerry Jones said. “I’m proud for the guys that were involved in his evaluation and selection.