Jeff Okudah finally flashed why the Detroit Lions were so excited to draft him at No. 3 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. The rookie cornerback made a great play to notch his first career interception in the third quarter of the Lions Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Okudah made a great read on a Kyler Murray throw toward All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins. The rookie exhibited excellent closing speed and playmaking panache in diving for the interception in front of a surprised Hopkins.
It was the Lions’ third interception on the afternoon after failing to record a single takeaway in the first two games.
Gorgeous first career interception by Jeff Okudah. Undercuts the DeAndre Hopkins route, closes on the ball, dives for the pick and has the awareness to get up and run pic.twitter.com/oTQ1qqyA6L
— Erik Schlitt (@erikschlitt) September 27, 2020
Okudah has not had himself a great start to the season, but it’s great to see him make a big play during the meaningful time of a game.
