Okudah will wear his collegiate No. He also assisted S Rodney McLeod who led the Eagles defense with a career-high 117 tackles, while also posting career-highs in interceptions (three) and passes defended (10) in his first season with the team. In 2015, Undlin's first year in Philadelphia, the Eagles defense ranked 10th in the NFL in total takeaways (26) and interceptions (15). Copyright © 2020 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. “Trust me, at this point we were like in the middle of game week, so I pulled out, whatever film I watched I probably had a couple clips from the Niners that I had and probably showed him a couple guys being patient and get him at the line of scrimmage.”Such an intricate mind for his craft is likely what landed Okudah high on Detroit’s wish list this offseason. Lions’ Jeff Okudah Receives Major Praise From Cory Undlin Half of being a successful cornerback is talent, but the other half involves having the right mindset for success as well as the right mind for preparation. Not to say that the Detroit Lions defense can’t do that same 180. I felt he could stabilize the defense and help the first time head coach in multiple areas, including game management. Not bad considering the rookie and … Most realize Okuah already has the talent, but when he brings this mindset, it could make him very hard to stop.Okudah always wants to be prepared, a trait he learned early in his football career while at Ohio State.
The Eagles were also one-of-five teams to have three defensive backs (Jenkins, CB Byron Maxwell and CB Nolan Carroll) record at least 10 pass defenses on the season.Prior to joining the Eagles, Undlin was the defensive backs (2013-14) and defensive quality control coach (2012) for the Denver Broncos. Undlin Is Comfortable with Where Defense Stands Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Undlin won't be able to see Okudah and members of the Lions… This week the third-overall pick received praise from first-year Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Cory Undlin. According to the cornerback, he’s going to give his all for the team he was just drafted to join.It’s one thing for a player to say he plans on giving his all, but it’s another for him to do so publicly and make it a mindset.
As also explained elsewhere, evaluators love his length and size.
Most realize Okuah already has the talent, but when he brings this mindset, it could make him very hard to stop.Okudah always wants to be prepared, a trait he learned early in his football career while at Ohio State. “I know that and I can tell that albeit in a Zoom call. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site.
Okudah will wear his collegiate No.
Powered by The Detroit Lions have a motivated player on their team in cornerback Jeff Okudah according to defensive coordinator Cory Undlin. That’s what Okudah appears to be doing here.For most, this will be the first time anyone has gotten a look at what Okudah will look like in his new Detroit uniform. He’s collected 78 tackles, 3 interceptions, 16 passes defended and 2 fumble recoveries. Undlin knows Okudah’s passionate love of the game might be a reason he isn’t worried about him going through the typical ups and downs that other rookies may have on the field.Defensive Coordinator Cory Undlin is LIVE with the media: “I think the people in Detroit and Lions fans are really really going to like him not only as a player but as a person. That love of the game will serve Okudah well as he transitions to the NFL, which is the hardest league to enter and succeed in as a rookie. Speaking this past week with the media, Lions new defensive coordinator Cory Undlin admitted Okudah is not like other rookies he has seen, and as a result, he expects him to not hit the traditional rookie wall this coming season.Cory Undlin said he's not worried about Jeff Okudah mentally hitting a rookie wall and getting burnt out at all.Perhaps that seems like a strange comment given Undlin hasn’t gotten a chance to work with the youngster in person on the field.