Detroit Lions' Jeff Okudah Earns Starting Cornerback Job

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Jeff Okudah won the starting cornerback job for the Detroit Lions following his team's 19-9 loss at Pittsburgh in the preseason finale.

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Although Detroit's first depth chart of the summer listed Okudah, the third overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft, behind Will Harris at cornerback for the first-team defense.

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It has now changed following the conclusion of preseason play.

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Campbell confirmed during his postgame news conference that Okudah had secured the starting job.

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Against the Steelers on Sunday, Okudah made two tackles, including a pass breakup to deny a touchdown.

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After the game, Okudah tweeted: "Thank you for all the support through the highs and lows... God is good."

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