April 25, 2024
The Bears selected Odunze in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, ninth overall.
ANALYSISChicago has changed the outlook of its entire offense in the first 10 picks of the draft by scooping quarterback
Caleb Williams with the first pick and pairing him with a top-flight receiver in Odunze. The Washington product, and top target of
Michael Penix, sports a great combination of on-field production and athletic measurables. Odunze racked up 24 touchdowns in the last three seasons along with two 1,000-yard seasons. At the combine, he checked in at 6-foot-3 and 212 pounds with 4.45 speed. He has the long speed to win downfield, the size to make contested catches, and the route-running ability to be deployed at any level of the field. For fantasy, he joins a crowded receiver group that already features
DJ Moore and
Keenan Allen. However, there's still room for Odunze to produce as a rookie thanks to his talent and versatility.