Chris Odom

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Chris Odom
Chris Odom 2019.jpg
Odom with the Washington Redskins in 2019
No. 93 – Houston Roughnecks
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1994-09-16) September 16, 1994 (age 29)
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
Player stats at PFR

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.

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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. [9]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.77 s2.85 s4.63 s7.67 s31+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)

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

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

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)

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

Washington Redskins

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

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)

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

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)

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]

Career statistics

Regular season statistics
YearTeamLeagueGPGSTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
TotalSoloAstSckSFTYPDefIntYdsAvgLngTDsFFFR
2017 GB NFL 706330.0000000000
2019 SL AAF 8010732.5000000000
2019 WAS NFL 4010912.0000000010
2021 CAL CFL 305500.0000000000
2022 HOU USFL 101041291212.5010000060
Total321272531917.0010000070
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]

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