Name: CJ Odom
School: Texas A&M – Kingsville
Position: RB/ATH
Height: 6-1
Weight: 220
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Have a better record than the season before with a new team along with receiving all Conference honors, which I succeeded in both.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
I’m Physical, unselfish, hardworking and reliable.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
Depends on the team we’re playing and their defensive scheme. I definitely pay attention to how guys come fit the run see who really wants to tackle in the secondary tackle, and how well the linebackers play sideline to sideline along with their physicality along with what front they come out in and what blitzes they like to bring on certain downs.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I’m not a liability. I show up everyday ready to work hard with a great attitude in a building mindset along with the physicality and the athleticism that I bring out of the backfield. I have great hands and can run routes at a high-level when given the opportunity to.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
Just to get bigger, faster, stronger, get better at making guys miss in space and continuing to master being a physical and reliable in pass pro.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
Overall, I’m a good person and I will never bring negative energy to my team. I’m willing to do whatever it takes for the team. I bring spark to the field no matter where I’m at and I love to compete and make the team. I’ll bring the physical presence, along with speed and skills to make the big plays downfield.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
I am passionate about the game of football and a player that both his coaches and teammates can rely on. I bring physicality along with big play ability. I am not a liability and I focus on making myself and my teammates better.