I spent last week in Indianapolis covering the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. The focus is primarily on the draft and the prospects, but being there covering the Lions as well, I picked up a few things.
Here are some of the tidbits and takes I picked up regarding the Lions from the combine week.
Jeff Okudah is the most likely Lions first-round pick
The Ohio State cornerback put on quite a show with his agility work and interviews with both the teams and the media. His size, fluidity, speed and attitude are exactly what the Lions want at the position, and his game tape is even more impressive than the workout. Regardless of the fate of Darius Slay, Okudah would make a great pick at No. 3 and an even more outstanding one at No. 5 or No. 6 after a hypothetical trade back.
Based on conversations I had with all sorts of people in all sorts of capacities, both with the Lions and elsewhere, my belief is that Okudah is the most likely choice by GM Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia. I’m not reporting that Okudah will be the pick, it’s my own opinion. And it’s no lock…