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2024 NFL Draft: The Washington Huskies have 3 NFL WRs led by Rome Odunze

By Hunter Haas

Sep 9, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) catches a touchdown pass against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) catches a touchdown pass against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) attempts to catch the ball against Texas Longhorns defensive back Anthony Cook (11) in the first half of the 2022 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) attempts to catch the ball against Texas Longhorns defensive back Anthony Cook (11) in the first half of the 2022 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Rome Odunze — Top-15 Grade (Middle Day 1)

It is no secret — Rome Odunze is a legitimate first-round prospect. Some were later to the party than others, but thanks to a jaw-dropping start to 2023, the sound level at the party is approaching “disorderly conduct” levels.

Odunze boasts prototypical WR1 size at 6-foot-3 and 216 pounds. More impressively, the Washington pass catcher moves like a player half his size. He is deceptively quick off the line of scrimmage and has never met a contested catch he didn’t think he could haul in.

From elite body control downfield to sure hands, Odunze checks nearly every box when it comes to a top-end wide receiver. The 21-year-old is second in the country in receiving yards (544), including 27 receptions and four touchdowns.

Odunze could be a little more consistent with his footwork as a route runner, as it would provide him with more separation at the next level. As great as he is in 50/50 situations, he must be able to create easy completions for his quarterback on Sundays.

I would bet on his physical traits and allow a professional coaching staff to smooth out his rough edges. Rome Odunze is firmly a Day 1 player and should be in the running for WR2 when draft day arrives next April.

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