Rome Odunze
22-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
25
YDS
391
TD
1
AVG
15.6
TAR
44
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
It's hard to find a weakness in Odunze's prospect profile, especially after he confirmed his athleticism at the combine with a 4.45 40-yard dash at 6-3, 212. He was one of the few wideouts to go through nearly every test, and each of his scores landed above the 60th percentile among WRs the past two decades, including a 4.03-second short shuttle (93rd percentile). Amari Cooper, Chris Godwin and Ja'Marr Chase are the only 200-plus-pound WRs that have posted better times than Odunze in both the 40-yard dash and short shuttle. The Washington product also checks boxes for age (22 in June) and production (1,145 receiving yards as a junior and an FCS-leading 1,640 as a senior). The only real ding against him is that Odunze had only 483 receiving yards in 13 games his first two seasons before coach Kalen DeBoer and QB Michael Penix lifted the Huskies to national prominence. And even that feels like nitpicking, considering Odunze caught six passes in four games as an 18-year-old freshman during a pandemic-shortened season. The bust risk is low long term, but he does have some short-term concerns in Chicago in the form of target/snap competition from veteran WRs DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. The Bears also have a pair of capable pass catchers at tight end (Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett), making it hard for any one player to see a dominant share of targets -- especially a rookie. Read Past Outlooks
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Showing rapport with Williams
Odunze recorded five receptions on seven targets for 104 yards in Sunday's 29-9 loss to the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Odunze's role in Chicago's offense is becoming more consistent, as he has commanded 13 targets across the team's last two games combined. He made the most of his chances Sunday, highlighted by a 44-yard catch early in the second quarter when he broke free of Arizona's secondary. Odunze added three additional receptions of at least 15 yards, ultimately accounting for four of the team's five longest plays from scrimmage. While Keenan Allen remains Caleb Williams' favorite target, Odunze has emerged as a more explosive option in the offense and could be in for a big second half of the season.
Odunze's role in Chicago's offense is becoming more consistent, as he has commanded 13 targets across the team's last two games combined. He made the most of his chances Sunday, highlighted by a 44-yard catch early in the second quarter when he broke free of Arizona's secondary. Odunze added three additional receptions of at least 15 yards, ultimately accounting for four of the team's five longest plays from scrimmage. While Keenan Allen remains Caleb Williams' favorite target, Odunze has emerged as a more explosive option in the offense and could be in for a big second half of the season.
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Air Yards Per Game
71.4Air Yards Per Snap
1.14% Team Air Yards
32.1%% Team Targets
17.5%Avg Depth of Target
13.9 YdsCatch Rate
45.5%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.1% Targeted On Route
18.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Nov 3rd at 4:05PM
Overall QB Rating Against
99.9
Cornerbacks
100.8
Safeties
124.4
Linebackers
67.3
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Measurables Review
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How do Rome Odunze's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.45 secShuttle Time
4.03 secCone Drill
6.88 secVertical Jump
39.0 inBroad Jump
124 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
32.25 in
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Leading receiver in loss
Odunze recorded three receptions on six targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Commanders. He added two rushes for 13 yards.
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Solid yardage total in victory
Odunze caught two passes for 40 yards in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
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Five catches in Week 5 win
Odunze caught five of six targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 36-10 win over the Panthers.
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Limited to one catch Sunday
Odunze secured one of three targets for 10 yards in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday.
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Cleared to face Rams
Odunze (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Serving as WR2 vs. Colts
With Keenan Allen sidelined for Sunday's game against the Colts due to a heel injury, Odunze will once again serve as the Bears' No. 2 wide receiver behind DJ Moore, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Bears will be without Allen for a second straight week as the veteran wideout continues to recover from a heel injury sustained in Week 1 against the Titans. Odunze was able to muster only two catches for 33 yards in Week 2 against the Texans, but his five targets were tied for second-most behind Moore. Odunze is still getting acclimated to the NFL in his rookie season, but he should see more looks from quarterback Caleb Williams against a Colts secondary that is without top corner JuJu Brents, who is on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
The Bears will be without Allen for a second straight week as the veteran wideout continues to recover from a heel injury sustained in Week 1 against the Titans. Odunze was able to muster only two catches for 33 yards in Week 2 against the Texans, but his five targets were tied for second-most behind Moore. Odunze is still getting acclimated to the NFL in his rookie season, but he should see more looks from quarterback Caleb Williams against a Colts secondary that is without top corner JuJu Brents, who is on injured reserve due to a knee injury.