Jeff Okudah

He protected him from a world of drugs and violence, but Shaun Wade's close friend couldn't save himself. Now, the Ohio State cornerback vows to keep Jacoby Wright's memory alive forever.

Lions CB Jeff Okudah, the No. 3 overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, will undergo core muscle surgery on Tuesday, knocking him out for the remainder of the season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday, via an informed source.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is likely to play in Week 1 vs. the Saints barring a setback, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Which newbies must deliver for their respective teams to succeed in 2020? Lance Zierlein identifies one pivotal rookie for each of the NFL's 32 organizations.

With training camps in full swing, Daniel Jeremiah unveils his projections for seven of the NFL's top defensive rookies in 2020. Will Chase Young post double-digit sacks for Washington?

The Lions will have their top draft pick under contract when training camp opens later this month. Detroit reached an agreement Monday on a four-year contract with No. 3 overall pick CB Jeff Okudah.

Chase Young seems primed for a big first season, but which of his fellow rookies poses the biggest threat to his chances of winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year award? Lance Zierlein unveils his top eight contenders for the hardware.

The Lions' first two seasons under Matt Patricia didn't exactly go as planned, with the first-time head coach posting a 9-22-1 record and owning the NFC North cellar. Consequently, 2020's a make-or-break year in Detroit. Adam Rank examines the state of the franchise.

In the Inside Intel series, Charley Casserly mines his sources to relay the organizational word on impact rookies, prominent position battles and lingering questions. Check out his NFC North findings.

Which NFL newbies are in the best position to start strong in 2020? Dan Parr ranks the 25 rookies who are in the most favorable situations entering Year 1.

Watch all the highlights from the Week 11 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers.

Check out the top plays from Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the highlights from the Detroit Lions road win against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah gets payback on Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray by undercutting a throw for his first career interception

Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah picks up a tackle for loss as the Lions sniff out the Arizona Cardinals' trick play.

The "Good Morning Football" crew highlights defensive rookies they're most excited to see in 2020.

Current and former college football players react to the Big Ten and Pac-12 2020 football season postponements.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports the Detroit Lions reach contract agreement with rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah.

The Detroit Lions select Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah with the No. 3 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Watch Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Jeff Okudah's 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout.

Check out this Simulcam of Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jeff Okudah taking on New England Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore and New Orleans Saints CB Marshon Lattimore in the 40-yard dash.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Jeff Okudah runs unofficial 4.48 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine.