Ryan Odell

Ryan Odell

Player Profile

Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
New Braunfels, Texas

High School:
Canyon

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 234

Position:
FB

Birthdate:
05/18/1985

Experience:
1L

High-effort player for the Bobcats ... slowed somewhat by a shoulder injury suffered last fall ... hopefully will be back in the mix this fall ... walk-on who played for position coach Brad Wright at Canyon High School ... along with Blake Burton, Texas State's fullbacks bring the mentality of linebackers ... intelligent player who scored close to 1300 on the SAT.

2005: Saw action in four games last season ... first rushing attempts came in the Bobcats' game against Oklahoma Panhandle State ... was a workhorse for the Bobcats in the game, rushing for 118 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries against the Aggies ... had touchdown runs of one and three yards in the second half of the game ... Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient.

Canyon High School: Was an all-district linebacker and also played fullback for Canyon High School ... led Canyon in interceptions ... in addition to playing for current Texas State assistant head coach Brad Wright, also played for Coach Less Davis.

Personal: Born May 18, 1985 in Greenville ... son of John and Beth Odell ... has not declared a major.