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Business School as Important as Football for No. 1 2017 Safety Jeffrey Okudah

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — If Jeffrey Okudah doesn't fulfill his dream of playing in the NFL, he fully expects to be the best entrepreneur around. Choosing a college will play a major role in his ambition.

The nation's No. 1 safety in the 2017 class gets it. Playing professional football isn't a guarantee, no matter where a player is ranked or how many stars or offers he has. Building a future is key, and using his degree effectively is something Okudah is making a top priority.

But with all that said, don't think football is just another avenue for an education.