It’s time for all the sound bites, workouts, and fast-men running really fast down a runway in tights. It’s the annual NFL Scouting Combine, and as usual, Ohio State has no shortage of participants.
One of the guys hoping to put up a strong showing and become an early first round pick at the 2020 NFL Draft is defensive back Jeff Okudah. Most draft experts have him going as a top-five pick and there’s good reason for it. Okudah is fast, long and has elite ball skills.
If you don’t believe the expert draft analysts, then how about one of the best wide receivers in the country that went toe-to-toe with him?
Clemson receiver Tee Higgins was asked about Okudah in front of the media today and had some glowing things to say about him. Higgins and Okudah met in the Fiesta Bowl, often with Okudah having the responsibility of checking the Tigers’ best wide receiver.
“Man, that guy is really good,” said Higgins. They say he’s a top-five guy, and I can see why.”
Although Higgins missed a lot of time in the Fiesta Bowl because of an apparent injury, he was still in the game long enough to understand and get a feel for what Okudah can do close up.
Everyone seems to agree; Jeff Okudah is going early on draft day and will be an elite player for somebody’s secondary.
