DETROIT — Former Ohio State star Jeff Okudah reportedly has agreed to the structure of his rookie NFL contract. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions and their third-round selection in April’s NFL Draft have come to terms on a four-year contract with a fifth-year option. The report did not include financial terms. Forbes previously projected Okudah’s deal to be worth $33.5 million with a $21.9 million signing bonus. The #Lions have reached an agreement on a 4-year contract with No. 3 overall pick CB Jeff Okudah, source said. A standard deal with a fifth-year option for the touted Ohio State product. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 13, 2020 Okudah was the first defensive back taken in the draft following his lockdown junior season with the Buckeyes’ top-ranked defense. The Thorpe Award finalist collected 29 tackles with nine pass breakups and two forced fumbles while grabbing his first…
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