Frequently Asked Questions
How many yards and touchdowns does Rome Odunze have through his first two seasons?
Odunze totaled over 1,300 yards and 9 touchdowns across his first two seasons with the Bears. While those numbers aren't terrible, they've been considered disappointing for a top-10 pick.
What was Rome Odunze's catch rate in his first two seasons and how has it improved in 2026?
Odunze managed a catch rate of just 51.3% through his first two seasons, barely hauling in half the passes thrown his way. In 2026, that number has jumped to 70% through four games.
Why is the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade making the Rome Odunze pick look better?
The Arizona Cardinals are trading former #4 overall pick Marvin Harrison Jr., meaning one of the highly touted receivers selected ahead of Odunze in the 2024 draft is being moved. Combined with Malik Nabers dealing with another injury, Odunze is starting to look like the most reliable wideout from that draft class.
What is Rome Odunze's stat projection for the 2026 season if he keeps up his current pace?
Through four games in 2026, Odunze has 233 yards, and if that pace holds he would finish the season with 990 yards. That would be a career high, and it's even more impressive because he's only the third-most targeted receiver on the team behind Kalif Raymond and Luther Burden.
What is Rome Odunze's contract situation with the Chicago Bears?
Odunze's rookie contract is coming to an end after next season, and the Bears hold a 5th-year option if they choose to use it. A breakout 2026 season could position him to earn a contract extension and become the next key offensive piece to get a payday from Chicago.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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