Caleb Odom, TE, Ole Miss: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Tight End (TE) |
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Number |
4 |
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Class |
Junior |
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School |
Ole Miss |
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Height / Weight |
6’5″ / 240 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Carrollton, Ga. / Carrollton HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Receiving Productivity
|
Season |
Team |
G |
Rec |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2024 |
Alabama |
12 |
7 |
65 |
9.3 |
0 |
|
2025 |
Ole Miss |
15 |
19 |
197 |
10.4 |
2 |
|
Total |
27 |
26 |
262 |
10.1 |
2 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on historic prep-level athletic testing, verified on-field length, and prototype hybrid tight end movement profiles.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.58 – 4.68s
- Vertical Jump: 35.0″ – 37.0″
- Broad Jump: 10’1″ – 10’5″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.28 – 4.38s
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.95 – 7.15s
4. Scouting & Transfer Notes
Background Profile
Odom arrived at the collegiate level as a highly-touted four-star athlete out of Carrollton High School in Georgia, where he dominated prep competition with over 1,100 yards and 13 touchdowns during his junior campaign. After spending his true freshman season in 2024 with Alabama, Odom entered the transfer portal and joined the Ole Miss Rebels in 2025.
In his first season in Oxford, he showcased his natural ball skills and athletic fluidity, appearing in 15 games as a key contributor to the Rebels’ historic run to the College Football Playoff Semifinals. As he enters his junior season in 2026, Odom is positioned as a rising hybrid receiving weapon for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Key Strengths
- Versatile Hybrid Frame: Features a prototypical “move” tight end build at 6’5″ and 240 pounds, allowing him to flex out as a wide receiver or play in-line, creating consistent mismatches against traditional linebackers.
- Fluid Route Polish: Displays natural movement skills and a smooth, fluid route-running ability that helps him find separation in both man and zone coverage scenarios.
- Natural Ball Skills: Boasts a reliable catch radius and refined hands developed during his prep career as a basketball and wide receiver standout, proving dependable in high-traffic areas.
- Positional Flexibility: Brings immense schematic value, functioning effectively as a perimeter weapon or a central seam-threat, providing play-callers with creative personnel deployment options.
Developmental Focus
As Odom continues to transition into the tight end position at the SEC level, professional evaluators will be looking for increased consistency in his physical play style. His long-term ceiling will be dictated by his evolution as an in-line blocker; developing more aggressive punch technique and sustaining his blocks against heavy-front defensive ends will be essential for his transition to the next level. Tightening his route breaks and maximizing his seam usage will help him evolve from a rotational target into a complete, high-volume NFL receiving threat.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
- 9/6/26: 3 REC, 66 YDS, 1 TD (5 TGT) | Athletic TE prospect. He made himself a reliable target for Trinidad Chambliss. Especially in short-yardage situations.
All-Star Game Notes
*pending*
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
*pending*