History of Rome Odunze in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 11, 2025

Rome Odunze is a professional football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, selected ninth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Previously, he played college football at the University of Washington, achieving consensus All-American status. He also contributed to the Huskies' journey to become runner-up in the 2023 national championship.

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June 3, 2002: Rome Odunze Born

On June 3, 2002, Rome Odunze was born. He is an American professional football wide receiver.

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2019: Gatorade Football Player of the Year

In 2019, Rome Odunze was named the state's Gatorade Football Player of the Year after recording 54 catches for 1,222 yards and 15 touchdowns.

2020: Freshman Year at Washington

In 2020, as a true freshman at Washington, Rome Odunze played in four games and had six receptions for 72 yards.

2021: Sophomore Season

In 2021, Rome Odunze started seven of nine games as a sophomore, recording 41 receptions for 415 yards and four touchdowns.

2022: Team Leader in Receiving Yards

In 2022, Rome Odunze led the team in receiving yards with 1,145, the fifth-most in single-season history for Washington. He also led the Pac-12 in receiving yards.

2022: Returned as a Starter

In 2022, Rome Odunze returned to Washington as a starter.

September 30, 2023: Injury During Game

On September 30, 2023, Rome Odunze recovered an onside kick and suffered a broken rib and punctured lung during the game.

2023: All-American and National Championship Runner-Up

In 2023, Rome Odunze was a consensus All-American and runner-up for the national championship while playing college football for the Washington Huskies.