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NFL Nigerian Phenom Jeff Okudah is out for the season due to torn achilles

AdminSeptember 13, 2021

Nov 15, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) before the game against the Washington Football Team at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Okudah, the phenom of Nigerian descent, has torn his achilles in the first official game of the season. He was the third overall pick in last year’s NFL.

MRI confirmed Jeff ruptured his achilles.

Wishing you a healthy and speedy recovery Jeff. 🙏🏾@jeffokudah 🇳🇬🇺🇲 #AfroBallers pic.twitter.com/ybbbfCsAYJ

— AfroBallers (@afroballers) September 13, 2021

Okudah had to be helped off the field after the injury. MRIs have today confirmed that Detroit will be without Okudah for the remainder of the season, as he ruptured his achilles.