Joe Odom

Joseph Edward Odom (born December 14, 1979) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.

Early life and college
Odom attended Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto, Illinois. He played college football at Purdue from 1999 to 2002.

Chicago Bears
Odom was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round, with the 191st overall pick, of the 2003 NFL Draft. He officially signed with the team on June 9, 2003. He played in 10 games, starting three, for the Bears in 2003, recording 21 solo tackles, seven assisted tackles, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery. Odom was placed on injured reserve on November 21, 2003.

He played in 16 games, starting five, in 2004, totaling 23 solo tackles and six assisted tackles. He appeared in two games in 2005, recording one solo tackle and one fumble recovery, before being placed on injured reserve on October 8, 2005. He was waived on August 21, 2006.

Buffalo Bills
On August 22, 2006, Odom was claimed off of waivers by the Buffalo Bills. He was waived/injured on September 2 and reverted to injured reserve the next day.

Personal life
Odom was later an account executive for Stephen Gould Corporation.