Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame
A honorable mention All-American and first-team AP All-East pick in his record-setting senior season of 1980, Odell was also a honorable mention All-East selection in 1979. In 1980, he set a then school mark with 49 catches (for 718 yards). His 112 career receptions stands sixth-best on the all-time list and his 1,702 career receiving yards is fifth. At the finish of his career in 1980, he was the career leader in receptions and receiving yards. A four-year starter, the Summit, N.J., native was The New Jersey Sports Writers Association's Amateur Athlete of the Year in 1980.