Former Atlanta Falcons CB Jeff Okudah #1 looks on against the Tennessee Titans.
The Minnesota Vikings went through their second day of practice in this year’s training camp, and an early trend emerged that bodes well for former Detroit Lions first-round draft pick and cornerback Jeff Okudah.
After three seasons, the Lions traded Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons in 2023. The No. 3 of the 2020 draft spent the 2024 season with the Houston Texans.
Okudah seems to be earning the confidence of the Vikings’ coaching staff.
The Athletic’s Alec Lewis cited Okudah’s participation level – “lots” – alongside Byron Murphy Jr. and Isaiah Rodgers among his “quick thoughts” from the day on X on July 24. Pioneer Press’ Dane Mizutani noted that Okudah seems to be the “next man up behind” Murphy and Rodgers.“Is Okudah perfect? No, not at all. Can he stay healthy? We’ll see. If he does, can he contribute meaningfully?” Lewis wrote on July 9. “The Vikings believe he can, and many of the team’s offensive talents who matched up against him this spring would agree.”
Okudah made six appearances in 2024 and has not been a full-time starter since 2022.
Okudah signed a one-year, $2.3 million contract with the Vikings in free agency this offseason and has earned $39.1 million in his career.
