Scouting Journals for Caleb Odom

Highly athletic, jumbo receiver with the upside to grow into a dangerous mismatch at tight end. Arguably the most skilled big pass-catcher in the 2024 cycle heading into the senior season. Checked in at listed at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds with good length for the position prior to his senior year. Starred as a receiver for one of the top high school programs in Georgia as a junior, helping Carrollton to a state title game. A long-striding, bouncy athlete with explosive movements. Has the burst to run past defensive backs as an outside receiver. Shows the ability to high-point passes and make acrobatic grabs in jump ball situations. Has good pacing within his routes. Very productive, finishing his junior season with 64 catches for 1,121 yards and 13 touchdowns. Doubles as a big-time above-the-rim athlete in basketball. Has the best dunk reel we’ve seen from a 2024 prospect. Plays high level AAU basketball and is talented enough to play the sport at a high level in college. Has some ambiguity around his long-term position. Could end up as a top player as a receiver or tight end, but may be more unique as a mismatch at tight end at this stage.

Alabama tight end signee Caleb Odom (No. 30) leads the top of a very strong tight end group nationally. The Carrollton (Ga.) High product is a well-rounded pass catcher with the athleticism of a top wide receiver in a tight end’s frame. Odom is capable of separating from cornerbacks at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds. He has the upside of running a full route tree. Odom is good at the catch point and has room for continued development there considering his ability as an explosive dunker on the hardwood. He’s also among the best tight ends after the catch, showing exceptional contact balance.