Jeff Okudah

Jeff Okudah

25-Year-Old CornerbackCB
Houston Texans
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Okudah was the third overall pick in 2020 by Detroit but was limited to just 10 games in his first two seasons as injuries derailed his development. He returned to action in 2022, posting 73 tackles, seven pass defenses, a forced fumble and a pick-six, but he struggled down the stretch and was dealt to Atlanta for a fifth-round pick this offseason. The Ohio State product has the pedigree of a top-flight defensive back, and with Casey Hayward no longer in the picture, Okudah has a clear path to the starting cornerback spot opposite of A.J. Terrell. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year, $4.75 million contract with the Texans in March of 2024.
Signing with Texans
CBHouston Texans
March 11, 2024
Houston plans to sign Okudah to a one-year, $4.75 million contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
After a short-lived stint with the Falcons, Okudah is now joining forces with the Texans. Over 13 games in 2023, he recorded 44 tackles (34 solo) and three passes defensed. He projects as a rotational option for Houston in 2024.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jeff Okudah's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
202 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.48 sec
 
Vertical Jump
41.0 in
 
Broad Jump
135 in
 
Bench Press
11 reps
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
32.63 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Getting fresh start
CBAtlanta Falcons
April 11, 2023
Okudah was traded to the Falcons on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Okudah was the third overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, though he failed to make the expected impact in Detroit. The Lions will receive a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft in return, while the Falcons continue to aggressively overhaul their secondary this offseason. The most notable move they made was adding safety Jesse Bates, and Okudah will join the likes of Casey Hayward, who is recovering from a pectoral injury, and A.J. Terrell as the team's top corners.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
The nightmare continued for Okudah in 2022 thanks to a torn Achilles suffered in Week 1. However, there remains hope that the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft will become an effective piece in Detroit's new 4-3 defense thanks to a healthy offseason. While he probably won't be pushing Amani Oruwariye for No. 1 corner status anytime soon, Okudah seems on track for a key role in the Lions' secondary entering the upcoming campaign.
One of the biggest storylines for the Lions in 2020 was the play of Okudah, who Pro Football Focus graded as one of the NFL's worst cornerbacks. However, the third overall pick in last year's draft may not have been set up to succeed due to lack of a traditional first offseason and an incompetent coaching staff. There also wasn't a preseason to acclimate to the pros, and a hamstring injury forced Okudah to sit out Week 1. If that wasn't enough, he allegedly played through a groin issue he suffered at Ohio State that prompted him to have season-ending surgery in December. Fortunately, reports suggest he'll be healthy for training camp. Whether that's enough to get Okudah on track to fulfill his draft standing remains to be seen, but he did average more than five tackles per game as a rookie.
Taking Okudah third overall in the draft was one of the best possible transition plans from longtime stalwart Darius Slay, and the Lions now have some upside at cornerback between the rookie, a former Pro Bowler (Desmond Trufant) and one of the highest-paid slot cornerbacks league-wide (Justin Coleman). However, it's probably not wise to expect any of them - Okudah included - to instantly pick up where Slay left off. While the Ohio State product could develop into that caliber of player in time, he probably won't be a shutdown corner from Day 1. But that might actually be good for Okudah's fantasy output in 2020 if quarterbacks aren't deliberately avoiding his side of the field. Not only is Detroit's other expected starter on the outside, Trufant, no slouch in his own right, but someone with Okudah's physicality should have no problem posting strong tackle numbers if given the opportunity. With the upside to also pick off a few passes, Okudah makes for an intriguing IDP prospect right off the bat.
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Replaced in 2023
CBAtlanta Falcons
January 17, 2024
Okudah finished 2023 with 44 tackles (34 solo) and three pass defenses in 13 appearances.
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Fully recovered
CBAtlanta Falcons
December 13, 2023
Okudah (ankle) was a full participant during practice Wednesday, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Inactive Sunday
CBAtlanta Falcons
Ankle
December 10, 2023
Okudah (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Chance to play Week 14
CBAtlanta Falcons
Ankle
December 8, 2023
Okudah (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
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Goes backward
CBAtlanta Falcons
Ankle
December 7, 2023
Okudah (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
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