Nebraska defensive back commit Danny Odem announced on Tuesday that he’s accepted an invitation to play in the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio this winter.
Odem is the first Nebraska commitment of the 2025 class to lock in for the prestigious high school all-star game, though the Huskers have routinely had players involved in the game. Cortez Mills played last season, and Carter Nelson and Grant Brix were down there two years ago as well.
Odem committed to Nebraska in June after the Huskers doggedly pursued him for a longtime this past offseason, getting the defender on campus multiple times before the commitment. Nebraska beat out Ohio State and Oklahoma for Odem, as well as a host of other teams that offered him and even had the defender on campus for official visits.
The defender plays for First Academy out of Orlando, but Odem moved down to the school from Pennsylvania.
Here’s the most recent evaluation on the four-star from 247Sports director of recruiting Andrew Ivins: “Young corner with the size-speed combination that everyone wants on the perimeter. Pairs the physical traits with active eyes and high-end ball skills as he can jump routes and locate the football in the deeper third. Tested favorably winter before senior year and followed it up with a breakout performance in a spring game a few months later where he picked off two passes and hauled in a long touchdown on offense. Comfortable working in off-man coverage as a zone defender, but has the agility and physicality to be effective in press-man coverage. Tends to be the aggressor in run support as he will fight through blocks and try to shrink escape lanes. Ambitious play style can lead to penalties as he isn’t afraid to grab some cloth, but should be viewed as a potential impact player at the Power Four level that can fit into a variety of different schemes and roles with his 6-foot-2 frame and closing burst. Tracking to start college well before his 18th birthday, which suggests that he’s far from a complete product and could take major developmental strides with proper seasoning.”