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Chris Odom
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Odom with the Washington Redskins in 2019
No. 93 – Arlington Renegades
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)
NFL draft:2017: undrafted
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

Chris Odom (born September 16, 1994) is an American professional football defensive end for the Arlington Renegades 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, Houston Roughnecks, 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 life

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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

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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

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Pre-draft

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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)

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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

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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

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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)

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

Washington Redskins

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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

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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)

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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] While the Gamblers did not qualify for the playoffs, Odom had a successful season by leading the league in sacks and forced fumbles (12.5 and 6 respectively) and was named Defensive Player of the Year. Odom also earned two distinct Player of the Week honors; following a 3 sack performance against Tampa Bay, Odom was named Defensive Player of the Week, and after blocking two field goals in one game, Odom was named Special Teams Player of the Week for week 10. In total, Odom blocked a league best 4 field goals for the 2022 season.[25]

Cleveland Browns

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Odom was signed by the Cleveland Browns on August 5, 2022.[26] He was placed on injured reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament on August 29.[27]

Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks (second stint)

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On December 26, 2023, Odom re-signed with the Gamblers.[28]

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.[29] He was named to the 2024 All-UFL team on June 5, 2024.[30]

Arlington Renegades

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On February 24, 2025, Odom signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).[31] Odom recorded another 5 sacks, scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery, and led the league in tackles for a loss with 12.

Career statistics

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Legend
Defensive Player of the Year
Led the league
Bold Career high

NFL

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Regular season statistics
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast TfL Sck Sfty Int Yds Lng TD PD FF FR Yds TD
2017 GB 7 0 6 3 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 WAS 4 0 10 9 1 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2022 CLE 0 0 Did not play due to injury
Career 11 0 16 12 4 2 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

CFL

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Regular season statistics
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast TfL Sck Sfty Int Yds Lng TD PD FF FR Yds TD
2021 CAL 3 2 5 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 3 2 5 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

AAF/USFL/UFL

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Regular season statistics
Year Team League Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast TfL Sck Sfty Int Yds Lng TD PD FF FR Yds TD
2019 SL AAF 8 0 10 7 3 4 2.5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2022 HOU USFL 10 10 41 29 12 8 12.5 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0
2024 HOU UFL 9 7 32 21 11 8 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2025 ARL 10 2 28 20 8 12 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 39 1
Career 37 19 111 77 34 32 25.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 1 39 1

Personal life

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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

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  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.
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  28. ^ @USFLGamblers (December 26, 2023). "Free Agent Signings:" (Tweet). Retrieved December 26, 2023 – via Twitter.
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  31. ^ Heilman, Michael (February 25, 2025). "Arlington Renegades sign DL Chris Odom, place RB Devin Darrington on the retired list". BGMSportsTrax. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
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