Jourdan says he wouldn’t have been nearly as successful without his mother’s support.
Highlights
- Jourdan was raised in Detroit by his mother, Linda Lewis, who is a special education teacher.
- His sister, Cameron Lewis, was a cheerleader for his youth team.
- In 2018, shortly after signing a lucrative deal with the Cowboys, Jourdan bought his mother a home to show his appreciation for all that she sacrificed for him and his sister.
Jourdan Lewis, the cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL, made an incredible interception in the end zone during the recent game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, contributing to the Cowboys’ close 26-24 victory.
As Lewis becomes the talk of the football community once again, many are curious to know more about the 29-year-old, including his early life, parents, siblings, and personal life.
Jourdan Lewis with a RIDICULOUS interception!!! 😲
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) December 23, 2024
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Jourdan’s Mother Is A Special Education Teacher
Raised in Detroit by his mother, Linda Lewis, alongside his sister, Cameron Lewis, Jourdan showed football promise from an early age.
Linda is a special education teacher and was deeply involved in Jourdan’s upbringing and supported his football career.
Jourdan was a part of the Detroit Police Athletic League’s Westside Cubs in his youth, where his little sister, Cameron, was a cheerleader.
There is no public information about Jourdan’s father, nor has he mentioned him in any of his interviews.
He Was A Standout Player At Cass Technical HS
Lewis attended Cass Technical High School, where he was an extraordinary football player, tallying 8 interceptions and 11 touchdowns in his junior year and 751 receiving yards, six touchdowns, 742 return yards, and three touchdowns his senior year.
Lewis and Lano Hill, who also attended Cass Technical, were key players in the team’s defensive backfield, winning back-to-back Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 championships in 2011 and 2012 for coach Thomas Wilcher.
Jourdan Bought A House For His Mother And Sister After Signing With The Cowboys In 2017
His exploits during high school earned him a scholarship to the University of Michigan.
At Michigan, too, he became a standout player, earning first-team All-American honors in 2016.
Happy Birthday Jourdan Lewis 〽️ #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/AwnaEOmLQs
— Michigan Football on UMGoBlue (@UMGoBlog) August 31, 2023
His exceptional coverage skills and athleticism made him a key component of the Wolverines’ defense, leading to his selection by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
After being picked in the third round with the 95th overall pick, Lewis signed a four-year rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys worth $3,248,428, including a signing bonus of $753,428 and an average annual salary of $812,107.
Soon after, in June 2018, Jourdan bought a house for his mother and sister. When asked about it, he said in an interview,
Without her sacrifice, I prolly wouldn’t even be close to where I am right now, so I mean, to give her some, you know, satisfaction, or you know, show her my gratitude to some extent. You know, you can’t put an amount or what, you know, all the things she did for me. I mean, I tried to show my appreciation and I hope she…, well, she did, she loved it.
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Got em a house. pic.twitter.com/77IKK3Vs2k
— Jourdan Lewis (@JourdanJD) June 22, 2018
Jourdan Is In A Relationship And Has Two Kids
Off the field, Jourdan is in a relationship with his longtime partner, Ariee, with whom he shares two children.
Their daughter, Riley, was born on January 22, 2020, and they welcomed a son on September 2, 2023.
Ariee is active on social media, often sharing glimpses of their family life and her fitness journey.
Additional Information
- At Michigan, Jourdan Lewis was named the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year in 2016.
- Lewis re-signed with the Cowboys on March 14, 2024. The one-year contract extension is worth $2,827,500.
