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The Detroit Lions have high hopes Jeff Okudah will upgrade their pass defense after selecting the former Ohio State star No. 3 overall in the 2020 NFL draft.
Okudah was widely regarded as the top cornerback and one of the best players regardless of position in this year's class. He emerged as one of the nation's best defensive backs in two seasons as a full-time starter for the Buckeyes.
In 27 games at Ohio State, Okudah recorded 51 total tackles and two fumble recoveries. All three of his career interceptions came during the 2019 season when he was named to the All-Big Ten First Team and was a unanimous first-team All-American.