Jeff Okudah came into the season with a ton of hype, and he has lived up to every bit of it. The junior cornerback who entered 2019 with zero interceptions has already picked off three passes, with 14 tackles and a forced fumble through six games. Okudah has been a key contributor to Ohio State’s defense, and one of the best if not the best defensive back on the team. While Buckeye fans know him well, those in the national landscape are beginning to take notice.
One NFL scout went as far as to say he could be compared to Patrick Peterson or Jalen Ramsey, two of the sport’s elite corners at the professional level.