Thomas Odukoya

PRO: The Titans signed Thomas Odukoya (OH-due-COY-ah) as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program. The 6-foot-6-inch, 253-pounder made his NFL debut at Buffalo after spending the 2022 and 2023 seasons on the Titans' practice squad. The Almere, Netherlands native appeared in 40 games with 30 starts over four seasons at Eastern Michigan (2018-21), recording 21 career catches for 194 yards and four touchdowns.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Almere, Netherlands, native was originally signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2022.
• Waived by the Titans on Aug. 30, 2022 and signed to the team's practice squad a day later.
• Signed by the Titans to a future contract on Jan. 10, 2023.
• Waived by the Titans on Aug. 29, 2023 and signed to the team's practice squad a day later.
• Signed by the Titans to a future contract on Jan. 8, 2024.
• Waived by the Titans on Nov. 2, 2024 and signed to the team's practice squad three days later.
• Activated from the practice squad to the active roster standard elevation on Dec. 7, 2024.
• Activated from the practice squad to the active roster standard elevation on Dec. 14, 2024.

COLLEGE:
• As a graduate (2021), started all 13 games and recorded career-best marks in receptions (13), receiving yards (130), and tied his career-high mark with two receiving scores. Caught a season-long 18-yard pass. Earned third-team All-MAC recognition.
• As a senior (2020), started all six games and recorded five receptions for 48 yards with two touchdowns. Caught a career-long 20-yard pass. Was named a team captain. Was a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy and named to the John Mackey Award watch list for the second consecutive year. Selected to wear jersey No. 2, a program honor bestowed upon the most deserving pass catcher.
• As a junior (2019), appeared in all 13 games and made seven starts. Logged three receptions for 16 yards and named to the John Mackey Award watch list.
• As a redshirt sophomore (2018), saw action in eight games and made four starts.
• As a redshirt (2017), transferred to Eastern Michigan from Garden City (Kan.) Community College and appeared in the season opener but suffered a season-ending injury causing him to redshirt.
• As a freshman (2016), played one season at West Hills-Coalinga junior college where he was named all-conference after collecting 15 receptions for 184 yards and two touchdowns.
• Graduated in December 2020 with a degree in sport management from Eastern Michigan.

PERSONAL:
• Attended Helen Parkhurst (Netherlands) High School where he was a three-year captain and named the Dutch National MVP after recording 22 sacks.
• Awarded jersey No. 2 at Eastern Michigan, which is given to a player "the entire community could rally around," and according to Odukoya's head coach at Eastern Michigan, Chris Creighton, he is "a person that the entire program respects and admires."
• Son of Michael Odukoya and Lisette Blankestijn.
• Has one brother, Jayden, and three sisters, Tobi, Florine, and Robyn
• Follow Thomas on X and Instagram at @thomaso_.
• Born Thomas Ayodele Odukoya on May 5, 1997 in Almere, Netherlands.