Furman University

2025 — Earned playing time in nine of Furman's 12 games...logged 36 play participations, plus special teams work in 12 seven contests...most action (nine plays) came against Western Carolina.

2024 — Appeared in one game, the season finale versus Mercer...logged three plays...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School: 2024 graduate of Broome (3A) High School...football coach was Lynn Fleming...played offensive line...helped lead Broome to a 9-3 record in 2023, including the program’s first playoff win in five years...named 2023 3A Upperstate Lineman of the Year...three-time all-region selection, two-time all-county pick, and two-time all-state honoree...selected to play in North vs. South All-Star Game in Myrtle Beach...finalist for South Carolina Football Hall of Fame’s Bridge Builder Excellence Award...also starred in track & field..region shot put champion.

Personal: Full name is Steven Thomas O’Dell...born July 17, 2006, in Spartanburg, South Carolina...son of Jason and Molly O’Dell...has a brother, Coleman...father played football at Presbyterian...business administration major.