Chris Odom Explained

Chris Odom
Current Team:Houston Roughnecks
Number:93
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:16 September 1994
Birth Place:Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:262
High School:Martin (Arlington)
College:Arkansas State (2013–2016)
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • USFL Defensive Player of the Year
  • All-UFL Team (2024)
  • All-USFL (2022)
  • First-team All-Sun Belt (2016)
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:16
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:OdomCh00

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.

Early years

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

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

Pre-draft

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

Atlanta Falcons (first stint)

After going undrafted, Odom signed with the Atlanta Falcons on May 1, 2017.[9] He was waived by the Falcons on September 2, 2017.[10]

Green Bay Packers

Odom was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on September 3, 2017.[11]

On September 1, 2018, Odom was waived by the Packers.[12]

Salt Lake Stallions

In late 2018, Odom joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).[13] Odom recorded 7 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 8 quarterback hits, and 2 pass knockdowns during his time in the AAF.[14]

Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

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

Washington Redskins

Odom signed with the Washington Redskins' practice squad on September 2, 2019.[17] 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.[18] 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.[19] Odom finished the season with 10 tackles, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble in only 47 defensive snaps.[20] He was released on February 14, 2020.[21]

Calgary Stampeders

Odom signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League on February 2, 2021.[22] 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)

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.[23]

Cleveland Browns

Odom was signed by the Cleveland Browns on August 5, 2022.[24] He was placed on injured reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament on August 29.[25]

Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks (second stint)

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

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.[27] He was named to the 2024 All-UFL team on June 5, 2024.[28]

Career statistics

Regular season statistics
Year Team League GP GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
NFL7 0 6 3 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
AAF8 0 10 7 3 2.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NFL4 0 10 9 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
CFL3 0 5 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
USFL10 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

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Odom . astateredwolves.com . October 13, 2017 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014025510/http://www.astateredwolves.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7200&ATCLID=208818620 . October 14, 2017 .
  2. Web site: Arkansas State Game Results (as of Jan 08, 2014) . astateredwolves.com . October 13, 2017 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014023905/http://www.astateredwolves.com/pdf9/3636007.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=7200 . October 14, 2017 .
  3. Web site: Arkansas State Game Results (as of Jan 06, 2015) . astateredwolves.com . October 13, 2017 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014024131/http://www.astateredwolves.com/pdf9/3636006.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=7200 . October 14, 2017 .
  4. Web site: Arkansas State Game Results (as of Dec 22, 2015) . astateredwolves.com . October 13, 2017 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014024449/http://www.astateredwolves.com/pdf9/4283106.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=7200 . October 14, 2017 .
  5. Web site: Arkansas State Game Results (as of Jan 09, 2017) . astateredwolves.com . October 13, 2017 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014025420/http://www.astateredwolves.com/pdf9/5179407.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=7200 . October 14, 2017 .
  6. Web site: Sun Belt announces 2016 Football All-Conference teams and individual awards . sunbeltsports.org . December 7, 2016 . October 13, 2017 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014025857/http://sunbeltsports.org/news/2016/12/7/FB_1207164456.aspx . October 14, 2017 .
  7. Web site: 2017 NFL Draft means everything for this prospect, agent, scout . . March 30, 2017 . October 13, 2017 . Orr, Conor . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014034127/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000796356/article/2017-nfl-draft-means-everything-for-this-prospect-agent-scout . October 14, 2017 .
  8. Web site: Arkansas State: 2017 Reference Guide . nmnathletics.com . October 13, 2017 . 174 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014025312/https://www.nmnathletics.com//pdf9/5449824.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=7200&_ga=2.57024298.1694739544.1507946841-926088344.1507946841 . October 14, 2017 .
  9. Web site: Falcons Agree to Terms With 21 CFAs . AtlantaFalcons.com . May 1, 2017 . October 13, 2017 . Jackson, Curtis . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014031455/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Agree-to-Terms-With-21-CFAs/1dbd9631-8b92-4405-8d9b-71fa59a85946 . October 14, 2017 .
  10. Web site: 2017 Atlanta Falcons Roster Cuts Tracker: Deadline to 53 is 4 P.M. ET on Saturday . AtlantaFalcons.com . September 2, 2017 . October 13, 2017 . Conway, Kelsey . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014031713/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/2017-Atlanta-Falcons-roster-cuts-tracker-Deadline-to-53-is-4-pm-ET-on-Saturday/98e7c2c6-e5e5-414f-bf3a-69e3863e701a . October 14, 2017 .
  11. Web site: Packers sign LB Brooks, claim LB Odom, place OL Barclay on IR . Packers.com . September 3, 2017 . October 13, 2017 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20171014031904/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-sign-LB-Brooks-claim-LB-Odom-place-OL-Barclay-on-IR/55088b56-9bbc-490e-922a-830955c21f3f . October 14, 2017 .
  12. Web site: Packers announce roster moves. Packers.com. September 1, 2018.
  13. Web site: Osmeloski. Elizabeth. Team Off To A Hot Start With First Meetings & Practices. Alliance of American Football. December 18, 2018. February 5, 2019. February 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190207015023/https://shop.aaf.com/team-off-to-a-hot-start-with-first-meetings-practices/. dead.
  14. Web site: Chris Odom.
  15. Web site: Falcons sign ex-AAF DE Chris Odom. Alper, Josh. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. April 15, 2019.
  16. Web site: Falcons 2019 roster announced. McFadden, Will. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 31, 2019.
  17. Web site: Redskins sign former Eagles DT Treyvon Hester, add OLB Chris Odom to the practice squad . Jennings . Scott . September 2, 2019 . Hogs Haven . September 2, 2019.
  18. Web site: Redskins Promote LB Chris Odom From Practice Squad; Release LB Carroll Phillips. Redskins.com. November 30, 2019.
  19. Web site: Guise, Redskins hold on to beat Panthers 29-21 . December 1, 2019 . . December 1, 2019.
  20. Web site: Chris Odom Stats . Pro-Football-Reference.com . October 17, 2023.
  21. Web site: Stackpole . Kyle . Redskins Release Multiple Players, Including Josh Norman and Paul Richardson . Redskins.com . 14 February 2020.
  22. News: Stamps sign Dozier . Stampeders.com . February 2, 2021 . February 22, 2021.
  23. News: USFL Draft 2022: Houston Gamblers' round-by-round picks . February 27, 2022 . Fox Sports . February 24, 2022.
  24. Web site: David Smith . Michael . Browns sign USFL defensive player of the year Chris Odom . Pro Football Talk . August 5, 2022 . 6 August 2022.
  25. News: Browns reduce roster to 73 players . ClevelandBrowns.com . August 29, 2022.
  26. 1739812819023827133 . USFLGamblers . Free Agent Signings: . December 26, 2023 . December 26, 2023.
  27. Web site: United Football League Reveals Team Markets and Head Coaches for 2024 Season . 2024-01-01 . www.xfl.com . en.
  28. Web site: 2024-06-05 . UFL Announces Inaugural All-UFL Team . 2024-06-06 . www.theufl.com . en.

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