Blatantly not true,' Lions coach Matt Patricia denies report he didn't want Jeff Okudah with No. 3 pick

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Reports that Detroit Lions division within the team has marred its decision to take Jeff Okuday with the No. 3 pick in April's draft, with general manager Bob Quinn went going against the wishes of his head coach.

Matt Patricia strongly denies that he didn't want defensive back Jeff Okudah at No. 3 in the NFL draft. https://t.co/YeCjCRB5S7

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