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Marcus Odom

Big Board: Dave #2 · Ricky #1

81 Overall Dave 81 · Ricky 81

*Wingspan projected until measured at the combine.

Overview

Odom is a twitchy, flexible edge who wins with get-off and bend, then finishes with active hands. He turns speed into power and already flashes a counter when the tackle oversets. The production matches the traits.

He can get washed against the run when he doesn't set a hard edge, and the frame could use more sand in the pants, but the pass-rush upside is top-of-the-draft.

Scouting Grades

Each skill blends an advanced-stat percentile (where available) with Dave's and Ricky's grades; Overall is the weighted cumulative, 1-100. Grades as of August 23, 2026.

Get-OffBendPowerHand UsageRun DefenseMotor
DaveRicky
  • Get-Off 91 Dave 90 · Ricky 92
  • Bend 87 Dave 88 · Ricky 86
  • Power 77 Dave 78 · Ricky 76
  • Hand Usage 83 Dave 82 · Ricky 84
  • Run Defense 63 Dave 64 · Ricky 62
  • Motor 87 Dave 86 · Ricky 88

Pros

  • First-step + bend. Explosive get-off and the ankle flexion to flatten the corner.
  • Pass-rush plan. Active, precise hands and a real counter, not just an athlete.

Development Areas

  • Run defense. Can get displaced when he doesn't set a firm edge.
  • Play strength. Needs to add mass to hold up on early downs.

Difference Makers

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Shades Of

  • Brian Burns
  • Will Anderson Jr.
  • Montez Sweat

Media

Video breakdowns and written scouting on Marcus Odom are coming soon.