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Riley Odoms is a former tight end out of Houston, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 5th overall pick (round 1) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Denver Broncos.
Draft Details
Riley Odoms Career Stats
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1974, 1975)
- Second-team All-Pro (1977)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1973–1975, 1978)
- Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
- Second-team All-American (1971)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Total TDs |
|---|---|---|
| 396 | 5,755 | 44 |
Career History
- Denver Broncos (1972–1983)
Born: Luling, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-4
Draft Class Context
Riley Odoms was the 1st of 6 TEs selected in the 1972 draft. The 5th overall pick has been used 61 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was LaDainian Tomlinson in 2001, who played 180 games. Houston had 3 players drafted in 1972, among them Robert Newhouse and Tommy Mozisek. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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