Finding Broncos: Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State

Measurements

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 205

Arms: 32-5/8 inches

Hands: 9-1/8 inches

Combine Results

40: 4.48 seconds

Bench Press (225 lbs): 11 reps

Vertical Jump: 41 inches

Broad Jump: 135 inches

Stats

Pros

Has the height, weight, speed, length, & strength to succeed in NFL
Has the drive to be a success
Not prone to mental errors like penalties
Has elite foot quickness
Has elite range
Burst to close is outstanding
Uses the boundary against the WR
Reads the WR extremely well when his back is to the ball
Patient when pressing WRs & uses good technique to press
Size can match up against big bodies & speed to take deeper threats
Doesn’t allow separation
Can break underneath throws
Smart when it comes to taking down the ball-carrier
Isn’t afraid to lay out the ball-carrier & uses it to send a message
High football IQ

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Cons

Eyes aren’t the most disciplined
Some issues when playing off-zone coverage, but still versatile in scheme
Needs to open up his hips when flipping instead of wasting movement
Instincts are just mediocre
Contain duties against the run sometimes can be lackadaisical
Will shift down when changing direction
Can struggle to get off blocks from WRs outside
Takes time to gather into change-of-direction
Route anticipation is still getting there

Overview

Jeffrey Okudah is the top cornerback in the class and is one of the cleanest corners that has come out in years. While he does have some issues that need to be cleaned up, most of them can be worked out by just getting more experience on the field.

There are also the traits that Okudah has that makes the concerns minor as he can overcome them. Okudah is a smart, physical, and athletic corner that really has the potential to be the best corner in the NFL for multiple years, and go down as one of the best corners to ever play the game.

Fit with Broncos

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Grade: No. 3 overall prospect

Where he Goes: Top-10

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