Sammy Odom was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and came out of Minden High School in Minden, Louisiana. From there his career ran through college football at Northwestern State and the 1964 NFL Draft, where the Houston Oilers took him in the seventh round.
He was selected in the 7th round (No. 95 overall) of the 1964 NFL Draft. His professional career included 2 teams: Houston Oilers and Richmond Rebels. He died on January 18, 2001.
Pro career
- Houston Oilers (1964)
- Richmond Rebels (1965)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Sammy Odom go to?
Sammy Odom played high school football at Minden High School in Minden, Louisiana (Webster Parish).
Is Sammy Odom from Shreveport?
Yes. Sammy Odom was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and played high school football at Minden High School.
Where did Sammy Odom play college football?
Sammy Odom played college football at Northwestern State.
When was Sammy Odom drafted?
Sammy Odom was drafted in the 7th round, No. 95 overall, of the 1964 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers.
What pro teams did Sammy Odom play for?
Sammy Odom's pro teams include Houston Oilers and Richmond Rebels.
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