New Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah joins Tori McElhaney and Scott Bair to discuss life as a five-star recruit playing Texas high school football, embracing his heritage and overcoming adversity both on and off the field.



00:00 - Intro

00:27 - ‘Walking by Faith’ after injury

02:13 - Gameday Fits 

5:13 - Taking nothing for granted

07:02 - Importance of High School Football

13:13 - Playing for Ohio State

14:41 - The Movie Critic 

15:54 - A Mother’s love & Family Support

19:50 - Embracing heritage & football in Nigeria

23:07 - Friendship with A.J. Terrell

24:55 - Building something special at Falcons

25:45 - Rapid Fire Questions

New Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah joins Tori McElhaney and Scott Bair to discuss life as a five-star recruit playing Texas high school football, embracing his heritage and overcoming adversity both on and off the field.
 
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - ‘Walking by Faith’ after injury
02:13 - Gameday Fits 
5:13 - Taking nothing for granted
07:02 - Importance of High School Football
13:13 - Playing for Ohio State
14:41 - The Movie Critic 
15:54 - A Mother’s love &amp; Family Support
19:50 - Embracing heritage &amp; football in Nigeria
23:07 - Friendship with A.J. Terrell
24:55 - Building something special at Falcons
25:45 - Rapid Fire Questions

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Falcons Audible presented by AT&amp;T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.
Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field.
Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team&rsquo;s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Less

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Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. 

Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.



Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field.



Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program.

Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. 
Falcons Audible presented by AT&amp;T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.
 
Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field.
 
Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program.

Jeff Okudah discusses overcoming adversity on and off the field | Falcons in Focus

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