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Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah Declares for 2020 NFL Draft After Loss to Clemson

The 2020 NFL Draft class has gotten stronger with the addition of cornerback Jeff Okudah.

Okudah announced Wednesday he will forego his senior year at Ohio State to turn pro.

Okudah has been a stellar performer over the past three seasons with the Buckeyes. He appeared in all 14 games as a freshman in 2017, recording 19 total tackles.

The 2018 campaign was Okudah's breakout year when he tied for the team lead with eight passes defensed, including two in Ohio State's Rose Bowl win over Washington. He carried that performance over to his junior year as an integral part of the Buckeyes defense that allowed just 12.