When cornerback Jeff Okudah was drafted third overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2020 NFL draft, I am sure he had no idea just what he was in for. The prior regime of Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn were on their last legs as coach and general manager, and taking Okudah was supposed to be one of the final pieces Patricia needed to make his defensive scheme work. And well, we all know how that turned out.
Okudah had a turbulent rookie year, ending with him on injured reserve due to a groin injury that required season-ending surgery.