According to a report from Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Detroit Lions rookie CB Jeff Okudah will undergo surgery next week and he has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2020 season.
From Dave Birkett:
Rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah will miss the rest of the season after electing to undergo groin surgery, a person familiar with the decision told the Free Press.
Okudah, the Detroit Lions’ first-round pick, is scheduled for a procedure Tuesday to fix a groin strain that has nagged him since his days at Ohio State and slowly gotten worse this season.
Per a source, Lions CB Jeff Okudah is out for the season, will undergo groin surgery next week. https://t.co/uJcwD5yUsG
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) December 12, 2020
Nation, did the Lions make a mistake by selecting Jeff Okudah No. 3 overall or do you still believe he will bounce back and be a great pro?
