“In my 24 years of coaching I have not seen a player that creates such a huge mismatch against his opponents. Rome is one of the best wide receivers I have seen in my career.”

Andy Ostolaza

Head Coach - Head coach of Silverado High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 195-pound senior wide receiver caught 54 passes for 1,222 yards and 15 touchdowns this past season, leading the Gaels (11-2) to the Class 4A Desert Region championship game. Odunze compiled at least 100 receiving yards in 12 of the 13 games he played, and scored a touchdown in all but one. A 2018 First Team All-State selection, he concluded his prep football career with 121 receptions for 2,699 yards and 31 scores.

Academic Achievement

Odunze has maintained a weighted 3.47 GPA in the classroom. He has made a verbal commitment to attend the University of Washington next fall.

Exemplary Character

Odunze has volunteered locally with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada in addition to donating his time to the Special Olympics and as a youth sports camp counselor.