Wikipedia

Chris Odom

Chris Odom (born September 16, 1994) is an American football defensive end for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Arkansas State. Odom has also been a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, Salt Lake Stallions, Washington Redskins, Calgary Stampeders, and Cleveland Browns. With the Houston Gamblers, he led the USFL in sacks and was named its Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.

Chris Odom
refer to caption
Odom with the Washington Redskins in 2019
No. 93 – Houston Roughnecks
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1994-09-16) September 16, 1994 (age 30)
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:262 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:Martin (Arlington)
College:Arkansas State (2013–2016)
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:16
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early years

edit

Odom played high school football at Martin High School in Arlington, Texas. He recorded 32 tackles his senior year, earning all-district honors as a defensive end. He also participated in the school's track and field program.

College career

edit

Odom played for the Arkansas State Red Wolves from 2013 to 2016.[1] He played in all 13 games in 2013, recording 8 solo tackles, 9 tackle assists and 3 sacks.[2] He played in all 13 games, starting 3, in 2014, totaling 12 solo tackles, 2 tackle assists, 1 sack, 2 pass breakups and 1 blocked kick.[1][3] Odom played in 11 games in 2015, recording 1 solo tackles, 2 tackle assists and 3 blocked kicks.[4] His three blocked kicks were tied for the third most in school history for a single season.[1] He played in all 13 games in 2016, totaling 28 solo tackles, 25 tackle assists, 12.5 sacks, 2 pass breakups, 4 forced fumbles and 1 blocked kick, earning First-team All-Sun Belt Conference honors.[5][6] Odom participated in the College Gridiron Showcase in January 2017.[7] His five career blocked kicks were the second most in school history.[8] He majored in Sport Management at Arkansas State.[1]

Professional career

edit

Pre-draft

edit

Odom was rated the 41st best defensive end in the 2017 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[9]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m) 		262 lb
(119 kg) 		4.83 s 1.77 s 2.85 s 4.63 s 7.67 s 31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		 20 reps
All values from Arkansas State Pro Day[9]

Atlanta Falcons (first stint)

edit

After going undrafted, Odom signed with the Atlanta Falcons on May 1, 2017.[10] He was waived by the Falcons on September 2, 2017.[11]

Green Bay Packers

edit

Odom was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on September 3, 2017.[12]

On September 1, 2018, Odom was waived by the Packers.[13]

Salt Lake Stallions

edit

In late 2018, Odom joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).[14] Odom recorded 7 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 8 quarterback hits, and 2 pass knockdowns during his time in the AAF.[15]

Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

edit

On April 15, 2019, Odom signed a two-year contract with the Falcons.[16] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[17]

Washington Redskins

edit

Odom signed with the Washington Redskins' practice squad on September 2, 2019.[18] He was released on October 8, 2019. He was re-signed on November 20. He was promoted to the active roster on November 30, 2019.[19] In week 13 against the Carolina Panthers, Odom sacked quarterback Kyle Allen twice, one of which was a strip sack which was recovered by teammate Nate Orchard late in the fourth quarter to seal a 29–21 win.[20] Odom finished the season with 10 tackles, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble in only 47 defensive snaps.[21] He was released on February 14, 2020.[22]

Calgary Stampeders

edit

Odom signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League on February 2, 2021.[23] Odom made the practice roster and did dress for three games for Calgary, but was ultimately released on November 29, 2021.

Houston Gamblers (first stint)

edit

Odom was drafted by the Houston Gamblers by the United States Football League (USFL) in the second round (12th overall) of the 2022 USFL draft.[24]

Cleveland Browns

edit

Odom was signed by the Cleveland Browns on August 5, 2022.[25] He was placed on injured reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament on August 29.[26]

Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks (second stint)

edit

On December 26, 2023, Odom re-signed with the Gamblers.[27]

Odom and all other Gamblers players and coaches were all transferred to the Houston Roughnecks after it was announced that the Gamblers took on the identity of their XFL counterpart, the Roughnecks.[28] He was named to the 2024 All-UFL team on June 5, 2024.[29]

Career statistics

edit
Regular season statistics
Year Team League GP GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2017 GB NFL 7 0 6 3 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 SL AAF 8 0 10 7 3 2.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 WAS NFL 4 0 10 9 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2021 CAL CFL 3 0 5 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 HOU USFL 10 10 41 29 12 12.5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Total 32 12 72 53 19 17.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Source: NFL.com

Personal life

edit

Odom's father, Cliff, also played in the NFL and was drafted by the Browns in the 3rd round of the 1980 NFL draft.[1]

References

edit
  1. ^ a b c d e "Chris Odom". astateredwolves.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ "Arkansas State Game Results (as of Jan 08, 2014)" (PDF). astateredwolves.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ "Arkansas State Game Results (as of Jan 06, 2015)" (PDF). astateredwolves.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ "Arkansas State Game Results (as of Dec 22, 2015)" (PDF). astateredwolves.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ "Arkansas State Game Results (as of Jan 09, 2017)" (PDF). astateredwolves.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ^ "Sun Belt announces 2016 Football All-Conference teams and individual awards". sunbeltsports.org. December 7, 2016. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ^ Orr, Conor (March 30, 2017). "2017 NFL Draft means everything for this prospect, agent, scout". NFL.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ "Arkansas State: 2017 Reference Guide" (PDF). nmnathletics.com. p. 174. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ^ a b "Chris Odom". NFLDraftScout.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ^ Jackson, Curtis (May 1, 2017). "Falcons Agree to Terms With 21 CFAs". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ^ Conway, Kelsey (September 2, 2017). "2017 Atlanta Falcons Roster Cuts Tracker: Deadline to 53 is 4 P.M. ET on Saturday". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ^ "Packers sign LB Brooks, claim LB Odom, place OL Barclay on IR". Packers.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  13. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. September 1, 2018.
  14. ^ Osmeloski, Elizabeth (December 18, 2018). "Team Off To A Hot Start With First Meetings & Practices". Alliance of American Football. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  15. ^ "Chris Odom".
  16. ^ Alper, Josh (April 15, 2019). "Falcons sign ex-AAF DE Chris Odom". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  17. ^ McFadden, Will (August 31, 2019). "Falcons 2019 roster announced". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  18. ^ Jennings, Scott (September 2, 2019). "Redskins sign former Eagles DT Treyvon Hester, add OLB Chris Odom to the practice squad". Hogs Haven. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  19. ^ "Redskins Promote LB Chris Odom From Practice Squad; Release LB Carroll Phillips". Redskins.com. November 30, 2019.
  20. ^ "Guise, Redskins hold on to beat Panthers 29-21". ESPN. December 1, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  21. ^ "Chris Odom Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  22. ^ Stackpole, Kyle. "Redskins Release Multiple Players, Including Josh Norman and Paul Richardson". Redskins.com. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  23. ^ "Stamps sign Dozier". Stampeders.com. February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  24. ^ "USFL Draft 2022: Houston Gamblers' round-by-round picks". Fox Sports. February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  25. ^ David Smith, Michael (August 5, 2022). "Browns sign USFL defensive player of the year Chris Odom". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  26. ^ "Browns reduce roster to 73 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 29, 2022.
  27. ^ @USFLGamblers (December 26, 2023). "Free Agent Signings:" (Tweet). Retrieved December 26, 2023 – via Twitter.
  28. ^ "United Football League Reveals Team Markets and Head Coaches for 2024 Season". www.xfl.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  29. ^ "UFL Announces Inaugural All-UFL Team". www.theufl.com. June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
edit
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chris_Odom&oldid=1255813859"