November 18, 2024

Falcons to Draft Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba After Jeff Okudah Trade?

© Provided by Falcon Report on FanNation The Atlanta Falcons filled another need at cornerback with the trade for Jeff Okudah. Does that change the draft board? The Atlanta Falcons filled another need on Tuesday, trading for Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah, the ex-Ohio State Buckeyes star turned first-round pick. Okudah projects as the second cornerback on the depth chart, starting opposite A.J. Terrell.  Only giving up a fifth-round pick for a starting cornerback, one of the Falcons’ biggest remaining needs heading into the NFL Draft, could be a potential steal and a draft board changer. But, with the No. 8 overall pick, are they still willing to draft a corner after acquiring Okudah?  Some would argue that since they paid a cheap price for the former No. 3 overall pick, they aren’t fully committed to Okudah. Not to mention that Okudah has just one-year left on his rookie deal, meaning…

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