Chris Odom

Chris Odom (born September 16, 1994) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. 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 Houston Gamblers. With the Gamblers, he led the USFL in sacks and was named its Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.

Chris Odom
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Odom with the Washington Redskins in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1994-09-16) September 16, 1994
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)
Position:Defensive end
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Tackles:16
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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 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

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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

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.[14] Odom recorded 7 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 8 QB 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 Atlanta 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 CFL 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

Odom was drafted by the Houston Gamblers 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]

Career statistics
Regular season statistics
YearTeamLeagueGPGSTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
TotalSoloAstSckSFTYPDefIntYdsAvgLngTDsFFFR
2017GBNFL 706330.0000000000
2019SLAAF 8010732.5000000000
2019WASNFL 4010912.0000000010
2021CALCFL 305500.0000000000
2022HOUUSFL 101041291212.5010000060
Total321272531917.0010000070
Source: NFL.com

Personal life

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

References
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  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". www.espn.com. 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.
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  26. "Browns reduce roster to 73 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 29, 2022.
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