Jeffrey Okudah

[Dolphinator530]

Watching this Clemson game and all i can say is wow. Shadowing a legit NFL guy in Higgins and is really giving effort in the run game plus a strip play that scored a TD. Only way I see the Fins getting him is 1A or a trade down but doubt he goes much later than 7-8 and I think other needs are more pressing and FA is likely to bring in a vet DB. Could be nice to have two lock down guys to let the front 7 do some crazy work.

Fun kid to watch, will def keep track of him during the draft process. Ward went #4 he might be better than him.

 

[Geordie]

Watching this Clemson game and all i can say is wow. Shadowing a legit NFL guy in Higgins and is really giving effort in the run game plus a strip play that scored a TD. Only way I see the Fins getting him is 1A or a trade down but doubt he goes much later than 7-8 and I think other needs are more pressing and FA is likely to bring in a vet DB. Could be nice to have two lock down guys to let the front 7 do some crazy work.

Fun kid to watch, will def keep track of him during the draft process. Ward went #4 he might be better than him.

If I'm picking a slot for him right now it is to the Lions at #3, can see Praticia falling in love. If he's still there at 5, we may not be able to pass him.

 

[Dolphinator530]

If I'm picking a slot for him right now it is to the Lions at #3, can see Praticia falling in love. If he's still there at 5, we may not be able to pass him.

CB Is such a difficult position to analyze that high. If you take them high the bust seems huge whereas it is not as bad with other positions. They seem to have found a sweet spot around 10 with super elite guys going 5-6

 

[jbyrd850]

He played really well. He looks like a future pro bowl corner.

 

[dolfan91]

Okudah just declared for the 2020 draft.

 

[Birdmond]

I’d prefer Simmons or a trade down but I’d be happy with Okudah.

 

[Awsi Dooger]

CB Is such a difficult position to analyze that high. If you take them high the bust seems huge whereas it is not as bad with other positions. They seem to have found a sweet spot around 10 with super elite guys going 5-6

Okudah was ultra elite in high school and again in college. He'll go very high and I couldn't dispute it. That's just not my favorite position to draft early. The rules don't allow cornerbacks to be dominant in the NFL. I think there's a forfeiture in translation, which partially accounts for the bust rate. The key is to find scrappy guys who have just the proper skill set and instincts to be annoying while avoiding flags. This Dolphin regime is already far superior in that regard than anything in memory.

I wasn't a fan of the Xavien Howard extension. We'll see what happens there. As I posted on several sites last year I'll be shocked if he ever lives up to that contract. Mostly I hope that fiance is sharp enough to get the heck out of there.

 

[The Bopkin]

Hey Awsi, can you explain what you mean by "Forfeiture in translation"...I think I know what you mean, but I wouldn't mind hearing you clarify.
Thanks!!!

Okudah was ultra elite in high school and again in college. He'll go very high and I couldn't dispute it. That's just not my favorite position to draft early. The rules don't allow cornerbacks to be dominant in the NFL. I think there's a forfeiture in translation, which partially accounts for the bust rate. The key is to find scrappy guys who have just the proper skill set and instincts to be annoying while avoiding flags. This Dolphin regime is already far superior in that regard than anything in memory.

I wasn't a fan of the Xavien Howard extension. We'll see what happens there. As I posted on several sites last year I'll be shocked if he ever lives up to that contract. Mostly I hope that fiance is sharp enough to get the heck out of there.