Okudah’s reputation as a top cornerback dates all the way back to high school. He was rated a 5-star prospect by the 247Sports Composite Rankings, and he was the No. 8-overall prospect in his class. Okudah saw early playing time as a freshman with the Buckeyes, but it was during his sophomore and junior seasons that he began to really open some eyes. According to Pro Football Focus, Okudah allowed just 45 of the 106 passes thrown into his coverage to be completed, and he did not allow more than 50 yards receiving in any single game. That’s why Okudah enters the draft with the reputation of a shut-down corner and someone who can make an impact right away. The Falcons would have to move up in the draft to acquire Okudah, but Ian Rapoport recently tweeted that many teams believe Atlanta could be looking to trade up in the…
Continue Reading: 2020 NFL Draft: Why Ohio State's Jeff Okudah could be the Falcons' first-round pick
