Report: Jeff Okudah Scheduled for Groin Surgery, Out for Season
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah will not play another down in the 2020 season.
According to a Detroit Free Press report, the No. 3 overall pick has elected to undergo groin surgery.
"While Okudah's shoulder is no longer an issue, he opted to have surgery on his groin now in order to have a full offseason to get ready for 2021, when he will be playing for a new coach and new general manager," according to the Free Press.
Okudah was the highest-drafted player at his position since former NFL cornerback Shawn Springs was taken No. 3 overall in 1997.
Unfortunately, for Detroit, Okudah had a rocky first season in Motown.
He struggled with hamstring, shoulder and groin injuries, and only demonstrated quality play in spurts.
In his rookie campaign, he faced off against some of the game's best wideouts, including Davante Adams, Julio Jones and DeAndre Hopkins.
Detroit's secondary has dealt with a wide variety of injuries, including veteran Desmond Trufant.
Trufant, who's currently on injured reserve, has been unable to remain healthy his first season in Detroit due to lingering hamstring issues.
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