Rome Odunze on Caleb Williams throwing session, potentially being drafted by Bears

Top wide receiver prospect Rome Odunze joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro on a special edition of the Under Center Podcast. Odunze discusses his rise up draft boards, and if he believes he's the best wide receiver in a loaded draft (1:00). Later, he talks about his workout with Caleb Williams, Keenan Allen and DJ Moore (3:45). He also shares his thoughts on what the offense would like if he's drafted by the Bears at No. 9 (9:30). Finally, he shares what his emotions are like on the eve of the 2024 NFL Draft (16:07).
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[@DarianStone11]

Man I hope we get Rome

[@butkusfan23]

I can’t believe he fell to us! 🐻⬇️

[@alexamerling79]

WE GOT HIM!

[@haroldsimpson8422]

Man, this kid is so well spoken. He seems to be very humble, and his intelligence is off the charts.

[@denniswilson6673]

Plus he is super bald. Go toothless

[@donovanewing1820]

Guys a total beast on the field and humble / respectful off the field, hopeful that poles gets his shot and takes it at 9

[@donovanewing1820]

😀

[@DJRyanWatts]

Y’all spoke that into existence

[@gildedguile9584]

ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME

[@jdbuieiii]

I love the story lines these new young players are making. This feels like the most exciting draft we've had in a while.

[@DavidPaschal]

Caleb and Rome have been my personal picks at 1 and 9 since Justin's departure. Make it happen Mr. Poles!

[@butkusfan23]

Your wish is granted! Next year please wish to add another stud pass rusher or 3 tech to get Sweat some help 👍

[@DavidPaschal]

@@butkusfan23 Will do!

[@tyreepowell8367]

I'm Ready For Caleb Williams And Roman Odunze To Coming To Chicago

[@chronicmixtapes2122]

This was so fucking dope. 🙏🙏🙏 He's our pick at 9.

[@alexamerling79]

I would love Rome. Well spoken young man and an absolute beast on the field.

[@r.wilwil9852]

We got him !!! I hope we pay for an edge rusher opposite of Montez Sweat!!! Then we will be playoff bound!!

[@jamesheneghan4008]

Draft this kid!

[@jamesbickle4912]

He seems like as nice of a person as DJ Moore is. That is something that would make the pairing/tripling so special. Getting great people as players leads to something special. Poles knows this and focuses on not just great athletes, but also great people. Do that and the locker room takes care of itself. I just don't see the Bears passing on this guy if he falls to 9.

[@MercMadam]

This seems like a determined level headed young man. Hope we can see him in Chicago !! 🐻⬇️

[@butkusfan23]

We will be seeing him in Chicago!

[@onlineadvertisingnet]

Williams to Odunze! Let's Go!

[@charlesmack8358]

Great pod..... omg I SO hope Rome can be a beat tonight... Getting Caleb is going to make it a great draft period.... but if the football gods allow this kid to come WITH him.....we've earned it in this fanbase.... come on king poles. Rule with the greatest draft since... sayers/butkus.... legendary #beartfdown

[@CanadianChiGuy23]

Man, I want this kid more than Caleb now at this point. Obviously I want them both, but Rome is so incredibly HUMBLE. It’s evident he is an incredibly hard worker with his practice regimes. He has incredible character, seeing it as “3 WR1s” instead of competition. All this stuff on top of his talent….man this video gave me so much more hype than any game tape or stat sheet could have.

[@butkusfan23]

Got em both. 👍👍

[@CanadianChiGuy23]

@@butkusfan23 HELL YAH!!!!!!!!!

[@Ye_shu_a]

Rome, the true gem of the draft. I’ll cheer for Rome, just as I did for Justin.

[@miykhael]

being on the receiving end of some of his balls is crazy no diddy 🤣…..but bear down hope we get rome tho like this kid

[@quellz1295]

😂😂😂

[@jb3thegreatest623]

Yeah dude should’ve paused that comment…like bro…I’m not receiving his balls…just say throws…damn.

[@miykhael]

@@jb3thegreatest623 lmao 🤣 right

[@DankBurrito420]

Rome is very well spoken and seems like a humble kid! I especially liked his answer on potentially "being a #3 receiver" @ 9:57. I hope the Bears do pick him, he'll be another great addition to the team.

[@user-cq8pe4hc3x]

Go Bears 🐻 #1 and the #9 picks We don't want to cause no trouble. We just want to do the super bowl Shuffle. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jailbreak852]

The sackman's comin', I'm your man Dent. If the quarterback's slow, He's gonna get bent. We stop the run, we stop the pass, I like to dump guys on their -. We love to play for the world's best fans, You better start makin' Your Super Bowl plans. But don't get ready or go to any trouble Unless you practice The Super Bowl Shuffle.

[@arlluvn1535]

Welcome to Chicago Rome!

[@jailbreak852]

He's a nightmare with single coverage. Special in that regard

[@butkusfan23]

Defenses will have a lot of fun trying to cover Moore, Allen, and Odunze. I’m so excited

[@bigjayroc77]

ROOOOOOOMMME!!!!! 🐻🐻

[@tremill13]

“Three WR1’s” I like Rome’s mentality.

[@brew-haw-7]

Talked it into existence. 🐻🔽🌐🍻

[@ASidd1]

Good dude, all the best!

[@terrancewilliams1045]

I hope we get this kid

[@thechozenfew1273]

he kinda reminds me of keenan allen route running but with brandon marshall ball contestment

[@VictoriaColmenares-rv5dq]

We’re living a novel or an inspiring sports movie as it’s being written. This could not have been pennned better than her martin himself. The drama, the stakes , the old incomepetant king of the north pushed out by the new . This shit is amazing ! Stay tuned fans

[@genesneal]

Love this kid would love him more next to Moore!

[@bl00dzee]

Rome “Undunze” c’mon bruh

[@jnovak1278]

Welcome!!!

[@luckyborgens1669]

Draft day fellas!! Hope we get rome at 9!!! And caleb u already know!!!! Bear down

[@jiordone8563]

This 9th pick is an incredibly difficult decision to make. A top WR, a top DT or DE, a top OL and then throw in that beast TE from Georgia.

[@johninphx9360]

I still wish for defense at 9 but Rome would be a happy pick🎉

[@jcrit743]

How many times did my man mispronounce Rome Odunze? 😅

[@michaelchapman6893]

😂

[@ethancarter2087]

He literally keeps doing that anytime he says his name is different

[@bigjayroc77]

HUSKIES AND BEARS... EAT TOGETHER BABY!!!!!!! 🐶🐻

[@Valentiz]

Big pause moment at 7:31 😂😂😂

[@jeffhytoff9182]

Let’s hope that Buffalo or someone else doesn’t trade with TN at 7 or ATL at 8 🙏

[@346rt]

..sounds to me like somebody like LA, New York or Tenn. already told him they were gonna get him earlier than 9… i know Eberflus is rooting for it.. Or …. it’s just early in the morning and he’s in Detroit.

[@MelvinCooper-ov8lg]

Wow

[@Codename-iw8yg]

Rome would be nuts to add and build the trenches in next years draft… Super Bowl 2025/2026

[@jasontoy1261]

I'd love to draft this guy if he gone then oline lt

[@Mr.Perry33]

Verse or Murphy, we can't expect Sweat to do all the work

[@officialSTR1FE]

Give us Rome, or give us death! Imagine him with us! We would be more nuts!

[@lils2332]

Chicago we need more offense fire power tired of being known for defense in Rome we trust bear down

[@denniswilson6673]

Bears haven’t had a decent defense in 40 years

[@sonnybunac]

If he's go's to chitown that's the jersey I'm getting right away

[@user-cq8pe4hc3x]

Go Bears 🐻

[@tricky5222]

Oh man lol thank god bears went for antoher WR😂 - packers fan

[@Calebwilliamsishim]

I’m very confident Caleb and rome are leaving Detroit with each other coming to Chicago

[@jaycutler118]

such a cringe username

[@Calebwilliamsishim]

@@jaycutler118 why you even talking your shi say jaycutler 🤡🤡🤡🤡caleb better then cutler

[@dodu8281]

just because he took the same flight as caleb? the bears will have the best or the second best defender in the draft. I would be beyond shocked if they go offense at 9. Pick ur choice, byron murphy, quinon mitchell or one of those edges, turner or latu. Those 4 are probably the only surefire defensive first rounders. if u make me bet, it will be either murphy or latu.

[@andylarkin5779]

I'll bet you they go offence

[@ikenna59]

Dumb. Stupid. It’s a passing league and u fools are stuck in 85

[@mark11967AD]

Rome may fall if Chargers and Giants go elsewhere. If so I’d definitely take him even though to me the biggest priority overall is upgrading the Bears O Line.

[@calvincanterbury3975]

BEAR DOWN

[@michaelkyne7880]

No OL help and last year JF was most pressured QB...lol

[@ozzzy3z946]

Much of that is on Fields. And you know it.

[@denniswilson6673]

Caleb being bald is therefore not toothless.

[@jb3thegreatest623]

A great deep ball receiver…pause my guy.

[@jailbreak852]

We have to let him mature, no doubt. I'm not sure how many wins it will take for wc this season, but I doubt they win the division. I think Odunze has the highest floor of the top three receivers

[@broken_traumatized8168]

Bryon Murphy

[@JordanM-xq7vn]

As a uw and seahawk fan, you’re getting the truth in Rome. I hope Shane Waldron knows how to use him though. He didn’t use jsn properly

[@JimmyKIdouble]

Do the Odunze and the big homie Ken look like the could be kin? Like father son or siblings? Am I tripping?

[@intrepidapollo]

What the heck are you amateurs? Run-on questions? Bush league. Ask a question, wait for the answer, then ask another question.

[@JohnGunningISJ]

Ken you really need to stop calling him Ondunze. I don't know if it's stress or overwork but recently you've been getting many players names wrong. It's jarring every episode.

[@jaycutler118]

Both wont be a Bear

[@DANGERProductions2020]

This amateur is STILL mispronouncing Odunze’s name, even while interviewing him. 🤦‍♂️

[@esp4372]

Taking a wr top 10 with all the other needs? No wonder da bears are trash.. building from the outside-in lol

[@jailbreak852]

I think there will be a starting OT there, but the Bears could use a wr on a rookie contract

[@Mr.Perry33]

You can address those needs on day 2. Keenan Allen will only be here for 2-3 years after that we're going to need a WR. Also if Allen goes down you're going to need depth.