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Detroit Lions3 Lions takeaways from Week 3 loss vs. Vikings

The Detroit Lions had the lead over the Minnesota Vikings for a vast majority of the game. In fact, the only time Detroit relinquished the lead was with 45 seconds remaining. Unfortunately, that came in the fourth quarter. And those 45 seconds weren’t enough to regain the lead. The Lions lost a game on Sunday […]

NBANBA All-Star John Wall's stern 4-word message to Lions' Jeff Okudah after nightmarish Achilles injury

Jeff Okudah said it himself. The Detroit Lions cornerback was living in a nightmare following his ruptured Achilles in the very first week of the 2021 NFL season. After underwhelming in his rookie campaign the previous year, Okudah was raring to show Lions fans and doubters alike that he was worth the top three overall […]

Detroit Lions'I was living a nightmare': Lions star Jeff Okudah relives his emotional breakdown after Achilles tear

2021 was an absolutely terrible year for Jeff Okudah. After a string of injuries in 2020, the Detroit Lions cornerback was ready to make an impact in Year 2. Unfortunately, his season ended before it even truly begun. Okudah tore his Achilles in their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, ending his season on […]

Detroit LionsLions cornerback Jeff Okudah's 14-word reaction to earning starting role after injury-shortened season

The Detroit Lions, like many teams around the NFL, have a ton of questions heading into the new season. However, the team provided an answer to one of their position battles on Sunday night. Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced that Jeff Okudah has won a starting role at cornerback. He will play opposite rising […]

Detroit LionsFormer third overall pick Jeff Okudah finally living up to expectations with Lions

.When the Detroit Lions selected Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah with the third overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, they were looking for a lockdown defensive back to build their defense around. Since joining the Lions in 2020, Okudah has appeared in ten total games, with seven starts. He has recorded 51 total tackles, […]

Detroit LionsLions: 2 backups who can steal a first-string job ahead of 2022 NFL season

The 2021 season started a new era for the Detroit Lions. The team traded away longtime starting quarterback Matthew Stafford and immediately saw him win a Super Bowl ring with the Los Angeles Rams. Now, with Jared Goff under center, the Lions will try to break the streak of not winning a playoff game since […]

Detroit LionsLions coach Dan Campbell drops major injury updates on Jeff Okudah, Romeo Okwara

The Detroit Lions have some key players that are set to return from injuries at some point during the 2022 season. And heading into training camp, Dan Campbell provided some major injury updates on those key players. Dan Campbell started by saying that young cornerback Jeff Okudah will be back on the field to start […]

Detroit LionsLions CB Jeff Okudah's season is over due to torn Achilles

Detroit Lions second-year cornerback Jeff Okudah’s season is officially over after just one game played, as the no. 3 overall pick in last year’s draft has been diagnosed with a ruptured achilles, according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Okudah suffered the injury during their week 1 41-33 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on […]

Detroit LionsLions' No. 3 overall pick Jeff Okudah shut down for remainder of 2020 season

Jeff Okudah hasn’t had the rookie season he envisioned having and it appears the Detroit Lions won’t get him back until the 2021 season. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Okudah is being shut down for the rest of the 2020 season due to plans of him undergoing surgery next Tuesday. This is true. […]

Detroit LionsJeff Okudah, Lions are tired of being disrespected

The Detroit Lions secured their first win of the season after taking down Kyler Murray and the previously undefeated Arizona Cardinals in Week 3, 26-23.  And according to rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah, part of Detroit’s motivation in beating the Cardinals is that they were tired of what people were saying about the team and their […]

Detroit LionsReport: Jeff Okudah signs four-year rookie contract with Lions

The Detroit Lions have now locked in a cornerstone for their team’s future. The team has recently selected Jeff Okudah with the 3rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Three months after drafting him, the two sides have agreed to terms on a contract. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport broke out the recent signing on […]

Detroit LionsLions' Jeff Okudah accepts challenge from Chad Johnson

Jeff Okudah is ready for his next challenge. The Detroit Lions’ third overall selection from this year’s draft will have his work cut out for him when none other than Chad Johnson lines up with him. On Thursday, Johnson had another one of those busy days working out with the Panthers’ Teddy Bridgewater and the […]

Las Vegas RaidersRaiders GM makes interesting comments about drafting Damon Arnette

The Detroit Lions notably selected former Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft with the newly-minted Las Vegas Raiders going with another Buckeyes defensive back in Damon Arnette at No. 19 overall. However, if you ask Raiders general manager Mike Mayock just how much he likes […]

Detroit LionsDwayne Haskins congratulates Lions' Jeff Okudah on Twitter

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins took to Twitter to congratulate Jeff Okudah after the Detroit Lions made Okudah the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Haskins and Okudah were teammates at Ohio State in 2017 and 2018. That’s two buckeyes back to back. Congrats brotha! @jeffokudah — Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) April […]

NFLLions select Jeff Okudah with No. 3 overall pick in 2020 NFL Draft

Jeff Okudah has long been considered the best cornerback available in this year’s draft and his early selection warrants that. Early in the first round, the Detroit Lions have selected Okudah with the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Since the end of the collegiate season in 2019, Okudah was drawing praise as […]

New York JetsJets: Predicting who New York will select with the No. 11 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft

After going 7-9 last season — their fourth straight year with a losing record, the New York Jets find themselves with the No. 11 pick in April’s upcoming NFL Draft. While the team certainly showed improvement last season from the season prior, there are still multiple needs that the team can address with their first […]

Carolina PanthersPanthers: Predicting who Carolina will select with the No. 7 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft

With all the drama surrounding the release of former MVP quarterback Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers still have to focus on their very pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. After finishing 5-11 last season, Carolina currently holds the No. 7 pick in April’s draft and with that, have a long list of possible future Panthers […]

Detroit LionsLions' Jeff Okudah reveals it'd be 'magical' to play with Darius Slay in Detroit

Ohio State’s Jeff Okudah is widely considered the best cornerback prospect in this year’s NFL Draft and will likely be the first one off the board as a result. Some feel that the Detroit Lions will ultimately take Okudah with the third overall pick this April, and Okudah welcomes the idea of potentially joining fellow […]

Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers: 3 early targets with the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL Draft

After starting the season 4-2, hopes were high that the Carolina Panthers could return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Unfortunately, the team fizzled out and lost nine of their last 10 games. On the bright side, the Panthers’ 5-11 record gives them the seventh overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. […]

New York GiantsNew York Giants: 3 early targets with the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL Draft

It is safe to say that the New York Giants are not a good football team at the moment. However, and luckily for Big Blue, the Giants currently have two key pieces already in place in quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley, who will quickly become the two most important cornerstones of the […]

Atlanta FalconsOhio State CB Jeff Okudah and the Falcons would be an ideal pairing in the 2020 NFL Draft

The Falcons need a lot of help. They have needs at pretty much every position. The offensive line is bad and most of the time, the defense cant stop anyone. Perhaps most pressing, however, is their need for quality defensive backs. The Falcons have a solid, young safety duo with Damontae Kazee and Keanu Neal […]

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