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Chris Odom

Odom with the Washington Redskins in 2019
No. 93 – Arlington Renegades
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1994-09-16) September 16, 1994 (age 31) 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
Atlanta Falcons (2017)* Green Bay Packers (2017) Salt Lake Stallions (2019) Atlanta Falcons (2019)* Washington Redskins (2019) Calgary Stampeders (2021) Houston Gamblers (2022) Cleveland Browns (2022) Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks (2024) Arlington Renegades (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
USFL Defensive Player of the Year (2022) All-UFL Team (2024) All-USFL (2022) First-team All-Sun Belt (2016)
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 professional football player. He plays as a defensive end for the Arlington Renegades in the United Football League (UFL). Chris played college football at Arkansas State. He has also played for several other teams, including the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, and Cleveland Browns. In 2022, while playing for the Houston Gamblers, he was named the Defensive Player of the Year in the USFL because he had the most "sacks" (tackles of the quarterback).

Early Life and High School Football

Chris Odom grew up in Arlington, Texas. He played high school football at Martin High School. During his senior year, he made 32 tackles and was recognized as an all-district player. Chris also participated in track and field at his school.

College Football Career

Chris Odom played college football for the Arkansas State Red Wolves from 2013 to 2016.

• 2013: He played in all 13 games and made 17 tackles, including 3 "sacks." A sack is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
• 2014: He played in all 13 games, starting 3 of them. He made 14 tackles, 1 sack, and blocked 1 kick.
• 2015: He played in 11 games and blocked 3 kicks. This was one of the best single-season records for blocked kicks in his school's history.
• 2016: He played in all 13 games. This was a great year for Chris, as he made 53 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and forced 4 fumbles. He was named First-team All-Sun Belt Conference, which means he was one of the best players in his college league.

Chris finished his college career with 5 blocked kicks, which was the second-highest in Arkansas State history. He studied Sport Management while at Arkansas State.

Professional Football Journey

Chris Odom started his professional football career in 2017. He has played for many different teams across several leagues.

Atlanta Falcons (First Time)

After college, Chris signed with the Atlanta Falcons in May 2017. However, he was released by the team in September of that year.

Green Bay Packers

Soon after, the Green Bay Packers picked up Chris in September 2017. He played in 7 games for them that season. He stayed with the Packers until September 2018.

Salt Lake Stallions

In late 2018, Chris joined the Salt Lake Stallions in a league called the Alliance of American Football (AAF). During his time there, he made 7 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

Atlanta Falcons (Second Time)

Chris signed with the Falcons again in April 2019, but he was released before the regular season began.

Washington Redskins

In September 2019, Chris joined the practice squad for the Washington Redskins. He was later moved to the main team. In one exciting game against the Carolina Panthers, Chris made two sacks on the quarterback, Kyle Allen. One of these was a "strip sack," where he tackled the quarterback and forced him to drop the ball, which his teammate recovered. This play helped his team win the game. Chris finished the 2019 season with 10 tackles and 2 sacks in limited playing time.

Calgary Stampeders

In 2021, Chris signed with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League. He played in three games for them before being released in November 2021.

Houston Gamblers (First Time)

Chris was drafted by the Houston Gamblers in the USFL in 2022. He had an amazing season, leading the entire league in sacks (12.5) and forced fumbles (6). Because of his outstanding performance, he was named the USFL Defensive Player of the Year. He also blocked 4 field goals that season, which was the most in the league.

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns signed Chris in August 2022. Unfortunately, he suffered a serious knee injury (a torn anterior cruciate ligament) and was placed on injured reserve, meaning he could not play that season.

Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks (Second Time)

Chris re-signed with the Gamblers in December 2023. Later, the Gamblers team changed its name and became the Houston Roughnecks. In 2024, Chris was named to the All-UFL team, recognizing him as one of the best players in the league.

Arlington Renegades

In February 2025, Chris Odom signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League. He continued to play well, recording 5 sacks and scoring a touchdown after recovering a fumble. He also led the league in "tackles for a loss" with 12.

Career Statistics

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AAF/USFL/UFL Stats

Family Life

Chris Odom's father, Cliff, was also a professional football player in the NFL. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1980.