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For someone who is superstitious, they likely are to believe that similar things out of the norm will occur in threes. Unfortunately for Jared Odrick and the Nittany Lions, the three similar events that occurred during a seven-day period last year were not positive. During the back-to-back Wisconsin and Indiana games in mid-October, a trio of Nittany Lions, all having a significant impact on the team's success, sustained season-ending injuries. Defensive end Jerome Hayes suffered a serious knee injury against the Badgers and then fullback Matt Hahn did the same against the Hoosiers. Odrick suffered injuries in both games that ultimately ended his season. He sustained two broken bones in his left hand in the 38-7 Homecoming victory over No. 19 Wisconsin and returned the following week to start at Indiana. But, in the first quarter against the Hoosiers, he suffered a dislocated right ankle, ending his season. Odrick had surgery in late October and has done a great job in rehabilitation, giving him a chance to participate in spring drills and be 100 percent entering the season. The former Parade and U.S. Army All-American at Lebanon HS started seven of the first eight games at defensive tackle before the injuries and is anxious to resume his role as a physically imposing presence. A strong, quick and instinctive athlete with tremendous physical attributes, Odrick played an instrumental role on a D-Line that helped Penn State rank in the top 10 nationally in sacks and rushing defense throughout the 2007 season. The tough and highly skilled Odrick has a very promising future and should be a significant contributor the next two seasons.
2007 Sophomore Season
Odrick won a starting assignment at defensive tackle and started seven of the first eight games before suffering back-to-back injuries that ended his season. Odrick sustained two broken bones in his left hand in the 38-7 victory over Wisconsin in mid-October and returned the following week to start at Indiana. But, in the first quarter against the Hoosiers, he suffered a dislocated right ankle, ending his season. Odrick was making a positive impact, improving and gaining confidence prior to the injuries. For the season, he made 16 tackles, with 4.0 TFL (minus-15 yards), two sacks and one blocked kick. In his first career start, he made three solo stops, including a sack, in the season-opening win against Florida International. Odrick made a career-high four stops, with 1.5 TFL at Michigan, helping hold the Wolverines to 14 points. He also recorded a sack for a seven-yard loss in the win over the No. 19 Badgers and made two tackles in three other games. He saw action on 366 snaps prior his injury, led by 62 against Michigan and 59 each against Buffalo and Illinois.
2006 Freshman Season
Odrick played in 12 games and made four tackles (three solo), with his first career sack in the win at Minnesota. A reserve defensive end, he made two solo tackles against Northwestern and also had a solo stop against Michigan State. Odrick was on the field for 125 snaps, led by 14 at Minnesota and 13 in the shutout of Temple, as he gained valuable experience.
High School
Odrick was a Parade and U.S. Army All-American as a senior at Lebanon HS. Rated Scout.com's No. 6 defensive tackle in the nation, he also was first-team all-state and a Big 33 Classic selection playing for Coach Bill Giovino. Odrick made 70 tackles, with 10 tackles for losses, five sacks and three blocked kicks as a senior. He recorded 80 tackles, with 18 TFL, eight sacks and 60 "pancake blocks" as a two-way tackle during his junior season. Odrick played in the 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl with future Nittany Lion teammates Chris Bell, Maurice Evans and A.J. Wallace.
Personal
Full name is Jared T. Odrick. He is undecided on a major. Born December 31, 1987.
