The Atlanta Falcons executed their second trade of the 2023 offseason on Tuesday, acquiring the former No. 3 overall pick, cornerback Jeff Okudah, in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round pick.
Originally hailed as the top cornerback in the 2020 NFL draft class, Okudah has had an up-and-down career thus far. He now joins a secondary featuring cornerback A.J. Terrell, the player that Atlanta selected 16th overall in that same 2020 draft.
Okudah will likely compete with Casey Hayward for a starting job opposite Terrell. Here’s how Falcons Twitter reacted to the trade.
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— Jeff Okudah (@jeffokudah) April 11, 2023
Falcons have been making moves all offseason #RiseUp
— Falcons Nation (@RiseAtlanta) April 11, 2023
This trade seems like it dramatically increases the chances #Lions use one of those 2 1st round picks on a CB.
And also dramatically decreases the chances #Falcons use their 1st or any of the early-round picks on a CB.
— Aaron Freeman (@falcfans) April 11, 2023
Okudah needed a fresh start and he’s getting one here https://t.co/NT0qCEuvXn
— 🔴⚫️ (@DirtyBirdz_11) April 11, 2023
This feels like a monster steal for the Atlanta … https://t.co/67qGaSO22z
— Mark Zinno (@MarkZinno) April 11, 2023
Okudah can still be a useful player in this league. Think a move to safety or nickel could help. But regardless, a change of scenery felt like it was needed, especially after FA.
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) April 11, 2023
Is this trio scary? pic.twitter.com/vgKASy72OX
— JaydenBlue18 (@JayydenBlue18) April 11, 2023
CB isn’t happening at 8 anymore. You can lock in pass rusher, OL, or Bijan
— Rise Up Reader (@RiseUpReader) April 11, 2023
We Stole Jeff Okudah… ONLY FOR A 5TH ROUND PICK‼️ Sheesh… Fontenot, What A Goat 🐐🐐
— 𝓕𝓪𝓵𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓼𝐒𝐙𝐍 (@DirtyBirdsSZN) April 11, 2023
That’s it.
Put Terry in Hall of Fame.
OKUDAH FOR A 5TH????? BRO WHAT https://t.co/fMNY5H6Fuy
— Rise Up Reader (@RiseUpReader) April 11, 2023
CROWN THE KING 👑 pic.twitter.com/J7Yi8ecoz4
— GSN (@GASportsNow) April 11, 2023
Terry F Baby!!! https://t.co/BVsR8he5Jt pic.twitter.com/caQUBdOhkm
— Playoff Contenders (@tobyd1991) April 11, 2023
This is a lovely piece of business. https://t.co/1ml0QWKcME
— 🇬🇧 Atlanta Falcons 🔴⚫ (@ATLFalconsUK) April 11, 2023
Covered Jeff Okudah as a rookie in Detroit. He’s a very smart player. Very smart. Injuries have been the main issue.
If he stays healthy it could be a big get for the Falcons.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) April 11, 2023
Jeff Okudah 🤝 A.J. Terrell … The No. 3 and No. 16 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft joining forces in Jerry Gray's secondary.
Quite the potential if you ask me. https://t.co/AV8SzsT3d9
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) April 11, 2023
The #Falcons traded a 2023 fifth-round pick to the Lions for CB Jeff Okudah — the former No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 draft https://t.co/5aZM59Pu7v
— The Falcons Wire (@TheFalconsWire) April 11, 2023
