With the 9th overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears draft Rome Odunze — wide receiver out of Washington. Odunze is one of three blue chip receiver prospects in this draft and projects to be an immediate impact player on Sundays. Let’s take a look at what Rome Odunze brings to the Bears.
Rome Odunze NFL Draft Profile 2024
Rome Odunze
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6’3’’
Weight: 212 lbs
Age: 21
College: Washington Huskies
Rome Odunze Highlights
Rome Odunze Combine Results
While he didn’t participate in all of the drills, here are the Rome Odunze Combine results that we have.
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.45 Sec |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.52 Sec |
| Vertical Jump | 39″ |
| Broad Jump | 10’4” |
| 3-Cone Drill | 6.88 Sec |
| 20-Yd Shuttle | 4.03 Sec |
| Bench Press | DNP |
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Rome Odunze Scouting Report
Strengths
Rome Odunze looks the part of an NFL WR1. He possesses the frame, strength, and body control to be a tough cover for almost every cornerback. Odunze is a physical presence with a wide wingspan and the ability to win contested catch situations.
With above-average route running skills and good fluidity, Odunze has a strong ability to create separation and get open. He has enough speed to sell vertical routes, but can also smoothly change directions and find open space. We also saw his work ethic on full display at the NFL Combine, when he stayed later than everyone to get a time he wanted on one of the drills.
Weaknesses
Although Odunze is a fluid athlete and good playmaker, he can sometimes struggle with physicality and technique at the line of scrimmage. There’s room for improvement with his initial release and hand combat at the line of scrimmage.
What to Expect From Rome Odunze in 2024
Odunze is an NFL ready receiver from day one thanks to his frame. He stands at 6’3″ and has the mass and athleticism to impact games as a rookie. Coupled with that, his ability to create space allows him to produce at all three levels. He should also have some pressure taken off of him considering the Bears already have Moore and Allen, meaning he could see some favorable coverages.
