
The 2023 season is a critical one for Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah. Entering his fourth year in Detroit, the No. 3 overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft isn’t guaranteed of a starting spot. Injuries and underwhelming play have put Okudah at a crossroads.
Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is well aware of Okudah’s situation. Glenn, a longtime NFL corner himself, did not sugarcoat his thoughts on Okudah during a conversation with Tim Twentyman of the Lions at the NFL Scouting Combine last week. But he also didn’t bury the enigmatic young talent, offering some hope that Okudah will seize on what may be his last opportunity in Detroit.