Jeff Okudah was drafted No. 3 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2020 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 3 · #3 overall
Jeff Okudah Ohio State Draft
Jeff Okudah was drafted No. 3 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2020
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 11117th at Ohio State
The pick
How Jeff Okudah came off the board in 2020.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 205 lbs
- Hometown
- Grand Prairie, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 5 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 11117th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 764% of career value
- Final season
- 20255 years after the draft
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff Okudah.
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Georgia
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State in the 2020 draft
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff Okudah in the 2020 NFL Draft
Jeff Okudah is a Cornerback out of Ohio State selected No. 3 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jeff Okudah drafted?
Jeff Okudah was selected No. 3 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/jeff-okudah.
What college did Jeff Okudah play for?
Jeff Okudah played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Jeff Okudah's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/jeff-okudah.