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Odom played football at Northwestern State, where he was designated permanent co-captain of the 1963 team. He was named (1) the best offensive lineman, (2) the co-winner of the "Most Valuable Player" trophy, and (3) the best lineman in the annual competition between Northwestern and its regional rival, the [[Louisiana Tech University]] Bulldogs. Odom was also named to (4) the All-Gulf State Conference team and (5) the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American team. He was the (6) "Most Valuable Lineman," according to Gulf State Conference coaches in 1962.
Odom played football at Northwestern State, where he was designated permanent co-captain of the 1963 team. He was named (1) the best offensive lineman, (2) the co-winner of the "Most Valuable Player" trophy, and (3) the best lineman in the annual competition between Northwestern and its regional rival, the [[Louisiana Tech University]] Bulldogs. Odom was also named to (4) the All-Gulf State Conference team and (5) the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American team. He was the (6) "Most Valuable Lineman," according to Gulf State Conference coaches in 1962.
Odom played only a year - in 1964 - in the American Football League for the Oilers; one of his teammates was another player from Minden, Charles Taylor "Charlie" Hennigan (1935-2017).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/oti/1964_roster.htm#:~:text=Roster%20Table%20%20%20%20No.%20%20,%20%2013%20%2013%20more%20rows%20|title=Houston Oilers 1964 Roster|publisher=pro-football-reference.com|accessdate=July 5, 2020}}</ref>
Odom played only a year - in 1964 - in the American Football League for the Oilers; one of his teammates was another player from Minden, Charles Taylor "Charlie" Hennigan (1935-2017).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bing.com/search?q=Houston%20Oilers%201964%20roster&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=houston%20oilers%201964%20roster&sc=3-26&sk=&cvid=EC7E1EF0B519497CA5C81A69CE5EC4D6|title=Houston Oilers 1964 Roster|publisher=pro-football-reference.com|accessdate=July 5, 2020}}</ref>