Eastern Michigan Athletics
2021 Football Roster
vs
Louisiana
Sep 20 (Sat)
3:30 p.m.
Roster
Odukoya, Thomas

Jersey Number 85
Thomas Odukoya
- Position:
- TE
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Almere, Netherlands
- High School:
- Helen Parkhurst
Bio
EMU: 2021: Selected first-team Preseason All-MAC by Phil Steele's College Football Preview...2020: Academic All-MAC honoree...Named to Phil Steele’s All-MAC list as a second team member...Selected a team captain...Named to the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy...Selected a William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist...Named to the John Mackey Award Watch List...Selected to wear the coveted No. 2 jersey, dubbed “The Deuce,” within the program, for the season...The honor, bestowed upon EMU’s most deserving pass catcher, honors the late Demarius Reed, an EMU wide receiver that was tragically killed in 2013...Competed in all six games as the Eagles starting tight end in 2020...Hauled in two passes, both for touchdowns, in EMU’s first game, against Kent State, Nov. 4...The scores were the first of his career...Recorded career-bests in both yards (33), and longest reception (20 yards) just one week later at Ball State, Nov. 11...Finished the season with five receptions for 48 yards and two scores...Picked fourth-team Preseason All-MAC by Phil Steele...2019: Received Academic All-MAC honors...Appeared in all 13 games, making seven starts for the Eagles…Made a season-high 10-yard catch at Central Michigan (Oct. 5)…Earned Second Team All-MAC Preseason All-MAC honors from Phil Steele's College Football Preview...Named to the John Mackey Award Watch List...Earned Second Team All-MAC Preseason All-MAC honors from Phil Steele's College Football Preview...2018: Saw action in eight games, starting at tight end in four games...GARDEN CITY: Was a member of the Broncbusters football team...WEST HILLS-COALINGA: Finished with 15 receptions for 184 yards and two touchdowns...Named all-conference...Had two-or-more catches in six contests...Grabbed three passes for 33 yards and a score in a 42-7 win at Cabrillo...Added a touchdown reception against Hartnell...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Helen Parkhurst High School and played for Head Coach Ronald Callenbach as a Phanton...Was a three-year captain...Totalled 22 sacks and was named the Dutch National MVP...PERSONAL: Full name: Thomas Odukoya...Son of Michael Odukoya and Lisette Blankestijn...Has one brother, Jayden, and three sisters, Tobi, Florine, and Robyn...Sport management major.
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