Chris Odom
Chris Odom (born September 16, 1994) is an American football defensive end for the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Arkansas State. He has also been a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, Salt Lake Stallions, and Washington Redskins. Early years. Odom played high school football at Martin High School in Arlington, Texas. He recorded 32 tackles and 1 pass breakup his senior year, earning Class 5-3A All-District honors as a defensive end. He also participated in track and field at Martin. College career. Odom played  for the Arkansas State Red Wolves from 2013 to 2016 as a defensive lineman. He played in all 13 games in 2013, recording 8 solo tackles, 9 tackle assists and 3 sacks. 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. Odom played in 11 games in 2015, recording 1 solo tackles, 2 tackle assists and 3 blocked kicks. His three blocked kicks were tied for the third most in school history for a single season. 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. Odom participated in the College Gridiron Showcase in January 2017. His five career blocked kicks were the second most in school history. He majored in Sport Management at Arkansas State. Professional career. Odom was rated the 41st best defensive end in the 2017 NFL Draft by NFLDraftScout.com. Atlanta Falcons. After going undrafted, Odom signed with the Atlanta Falcons on May 1, 2017. He was waived by the Falcons on September 2, 2017. Green  Bay Packers. Odom was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on September 3, 2017. On September 1, 2018, Odom was waived by the Packers. Salt Lake Stallions. In late 2018, Odom joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football. Odom recorded 7 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 8 QB hits, and 2 pass knockdowns during his time in the AAF. Atlanta Falcons (second stint). On April 15, 2019, Odom signed a two-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons. He was waived on August 31, 2019. Washington Redskins. Odom signed with the Washington Redskins' practice squad on September  2, 2019. 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. 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. He was released following the season's end. Calgary Stampeders. Odom signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on February 2, 2021. Houston Gamblers. On February 22, 2022, Odom was drafted by the Houston Gamblers  with the 4th pick of the 2nd round of the 2022 USFL Draft. Personal life. Odom's father, Cliff, also played in the NFL. Chris' brother, Clifton, played college football at Baylor.