1. Jeff Okudah, Ohio State
Size: 6-1, 205
The Good: There’s no knock on his game or his character.
Everything you want as a Face of the Franchise type of defender, he’s got all the tools to be a leader in the locker room, and also be a perennial All-Pro who can instantly change up a secondary.
He’s got prototype size and length, and he’s got enough explosion to go along with the right body type. The 4.48 40 is good enough, and he can jump out of the stadium. Strong enough to bully up receivers when needed, and quick enough to smother the speedsters, he can handle them all.
Again, there’s no knock on his game, but …
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— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 2, 2020
The Not-So-Good: It would be nice if he had an extra gear. He’s fast enough, but he doesn’t have the blazing speed you’d like in an elite of the elite corners. Production-wise, he only had 18 career broken up passes and three picks – all the interceptions coming last year – but …
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: No one threw at him. He’s everything you want in an elite corner who can step in right away and be amazing. All of the skills are there, there’s no questioning his fight or his want-to, and he’s going to keep working to get better. Take him in the top five overall, and if it doesn’t quite work out, it’s not your fault.
Projected Round: Top Ten Overall
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