Rome Odunze

Rome Odunze

22-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Chicago Bears
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
RANKS
$Signed a four-year, $22.72 million contract with the Bears in July of 2024.
Showing rapport with Williams
WRChicago Bears
November 3, 2024
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.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Rome Odunze's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
71.4
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.14
 
% Team Air Yards
32.1%
 
% Team Targets
17.5%
 
Avg Depth of Target
13.9 Yds
 
Catch Rate
45.5%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
5.1
 
% Targeted On Route
18.9%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.68
 
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Snap %
Chicago BearsBears 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

47992%
17793%
43884%
15581%
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17190%
11723%
63%
143%
42%
41%
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31%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Cardinals pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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@ Cardinals
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 View College Player Page
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 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.45 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.03 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.88 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.0 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
32.25 in
 
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Leading receiver in loss
WRChicago Bears
October 27, 2024
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
WRChicago Bears
October 13, 2024
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
WRChicago Bears
October 6, 2024
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
WRChicago Bears
September 29, 2024
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
WRChicago Bears
September 27, 2024
Odunze (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Serving as WR2 vs. Colts
WRChicago Bears
September 21, 2024
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.
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