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Eastern Illinois
* Hired as assistant football coach in February 2020 (enters second season in 2021)
* Coaches defensive backs
* Coached one second team All-OVC performer in 2020 (Mark Williams)
* Helped coach defense that ranked 34th in the FCS in passes intercepted
* Coached defensive group that had 15 passes defended (13 break-ups / 2 interceptions)
Prior to Eastern Illinois
* Special teams quality control coach at UCF (2018, 2019)
* UCF posted a 22-4 record during that time winning 2018 AAC Championship
* UCF played in Fiesta Bowl (following 2018) season and Gasparilla Bowl (2019)
* Coached one second team All-AAC special teams selection
* Coached 2017 season as defensive backs coach at Stetson University
* Coached Pioneer League Defensive Newcomer of the Year, JJ Henderson
* Attended AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute
* Graduate assistant at University of Missouri in 2016 working with corner backs
* Missouri led Southeastern Conference in interceptions
* Graduate assistant at TCU in 2015
* TCU posted an 11-2 record winning Alamo Bowl
* Coached at Martin HS in Arlington, Texas (2012-15)
* Served as secondary coach, strength and conditioning coordinator and a track coach
Personal
* Played football at Baylor University
* Named to Big XII Commissioner's Honor Roll
* Leadership roles in both SAAC and FCA
* Bachelor's degree from Baylor University in 2011
* Father Cliff Odom Sr., was a 13-year NFL veteran
* Brother Chris Odom has been with several NFL teams, Washington in 2019
* Native of Arlington, Texas