Finding comparisons for the top wide receivers in the 2024 NFL draft isn’t difficult, as one scout has drawn parallels between Washington standout Rome Odunze and arguably the finest wideout of his generation.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, this scout sees similarities between Odunze’s abilities and those of Davante Adams, suggesting he could make an immediate impact in the league.
Schultz tweeted the scout’s comparison, highlighting Odunze’s potential similarity to Adams but with a larger physique. The scout emphasized Odunze’s prowess in releases at the line of scrimmage, noting similarities in basketball footwork with Adams. Furthermore, he labeled Odunze as a prototypical X receiver and projected him to shine from day one in the NFL.
Washington WR Rome Odunze has a top 30 visit tomorrow with the #Jets, per source.
New York picks at 10. Aaron Rodgers ➡️ Garrett Wilson and Odunze? 👀✈️ pic.twitter.com/ytZHRNuv9B
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 2, 2024
The top trio of receivers in this draft class—Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Malik Nabers—are all touted as potential top-10 selections.
Bleacher Report’s NFL scouting team ranks them among the top eight prospects, with Harrison leading the pack as the top-ranked player overall. Among the three, Odunze holds the lowest ranking at No. 8, just one spot behind Nabers.
Several teams, including the Arizona Cardinals (picking fourth), Chicago Bears (ninth), and New York Jets (tenth), have invited Odunze for pre-draft visits as part of their top-30 prospects. Notably, all three teams have identified a need at wide receiver.
The Jets, in particular, stand out as an intriguing destination for Odunze, especially with Aaron Rodgers poised to helm their offense in 2024. Given Odunze’s potential likeness to Adams, a connection with Rodgers could be significant.
Adams himself entered the league as a second-round pick for the Green Bay Packers in 2014. After initially serving as a third option in the offense, he emerged as a star in 2016, amassing 997 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Considering Odunze’s impressive collegiate performance—leading the nation with 1,640 receiving yards last season, guiding the Huskies to a Pac-12 championship, and advancing to the College Football Playoff Championship Game—it’s foreseeable that he won’t require three seasons to ascend to stardom in the NFL, should he realize his full potential.
