Despite speculation that the Chicago Bears would trade out of their second first-round pick (No. 9 overall), GM Ryan Poles opted to 'stick and pick,' selecting wide receiver Rome Odunze.
Odunze now pairs with Caleb Williams to form an incredible pair of first-round picks who will inject a level of juice and excitement to an offense that hasn't been seen in... forever.
Rome Odunze was drafted with pick 9 of round 1 in the 2024 draft class. He scored a 9.92 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 27 out of 3402 WR from 1987 to 2024. https://t.co/R8qQoSvB5o pic.twitter.com/fYYHQIyYYZ
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 26, 2024
Rome Odunze had an incredible 2023 season, catching 92 passes for 1,640 yards and 13 touchdowns. Widely considered the most well-rounded receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft, Odunze will serve as the Chicago Bears' third receiver behind DJ Moore and Keenan Allen.
Let's get it, @RomeOdunze! pic.twitter.com/LDTJcrBCSR
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 26, 2024
Few had Odunze sliding to No. 9 overall; he represents incredible value. If Rome Odunze was the only first-round pick for the Bears this year, it would be a home run. The fact he's their second first-round pick after Caleb Williams? Just remarkable.