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 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. The Almere, Netherlands native spent his first two seasons on the Titans' practice squad.

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.
• Waived by the Titans on Aug 29, 2023 and signed to the team's practice squad a day later.

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.