NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Friday evening, Vanderbilt defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo was selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts with the 54th overall pick.
Media, the Indianapolis Colts and Vanderbilt coaches and student-athletes, reacted to the selection.
Blessed to be a part of this organization🙏🏾. Can’t wait to get to work! https://t.co/p0s20moHYE
— Dayo Odeyingbo (@dodeyingbo) May 1, 2021
😭😭😭😭 He is everything right about the greatest game on earth. Love You @dodeyingbo #NFLDraft2021 #VanderbiltFootball https://t.co/xdFssqHZzl
— Coach Jovan Haye (@jovanhaye) May 1, 2021
Colts Select Defensive End Dayo Odeyingbo With 54th Pick In NFL Draft
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein: “Odeyingbo is an eyes-open projection with rare physical traits and definitive flashes on the field that make it much easier to assume his ceiling as a pro.”
Getting even nastier on the edge.
Welcome to Indy, @dodeyingbo! pic.twitter.com/LUdWiDlVYn
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 1, 2021
Dayo Odeyingbo to Bring Versatility, Tenacity to Colts’ Defensive Line
“I’m blessed just to be in this position, and I’m happy to be a part of this franchise,” Dayo Odeyingbo told the Indianapolis-area media shortly after being selected.
The “Human Hurricane” is making his way to Indianapolis. 🌀@dodeyingbo | #ColtsDraft
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 1, 2021
The #Colts select Vanderbilt’s DE Dayo Odeyingbo, who is coming off a torn Achilles. He’ll be cleared in August return to play late September/October. Plenty of teams had first round grades if healthy.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 1, 2021
🗣 @MoveTheSticks on @dodeyingbo #ColtsDraft | #AnchorDown pic.twitter.com/Hxy9vRgter
— Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) May 1, 2021
Dayo Odeyingbo Scouting Report
SEC coaches voted him second-team all-conference in his senior year after he led Vandy with eight tackles for loss (5.5 sacks) among 32 tackles in eight starts.
This is the vision. No compromises. Thanks @dodeyingbo for representing everything that makes Vanderbilt Football special. The full force of this program is behind you!
— Clark Lea (@Coach_Lea) May 1, 2021
Indianapolis Colts Draft Dayo Odeyingbo: Chris Ballard Doubles Down on Pass Rush
But the Colts weren’t scared off by the injury and love the upside Odeyingbo will bring to a position group that’s already one of the deepest on the team.
Dayo Odeyingbo must be one heck of an athlete. He was HURDLER in high school. That is a hell of a visual.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) May 1, 2021
Dayo Odeyingbo shares he has watched a lot of Robert Mathis’ tape and has already crossed paths w/ the 5x pro bowler.
“I know I am going to the right situation.” @WISH_TV pic.twitter.com/tqmknzF44m
— Charlie Clifford (@cliffWISH8) May 1, 2021
Odeyingbo Talks Achilles, Fit with Colts
A common theme among Colts defenders is that they play with a high motor and they strike with authority. Odeyingbo should fit in just fine.
The more you look into Dayo Odeyingbo's resume and listen to him, he's a younger Denico Autry. Play outside, play inside. Matt Eberflus loves that type of versatility.
I've always considered Autry one of Chris Ballard's best FA signings.— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) May 1, 2021
Colts Surprise with Vandy DE Odeyingbo in Round 2
Odeyingbo is a long defender with an explosive burst off the snap and versatility up and down the defensive line.
The #Colts want versatile, physical playmakers up front along their defensive line — guys that can get the job done from any position, in any alignment, on any down.
Enter Dayo Odeyingbo.
Indy took the standout Vanderbilt DL tonight in the 2nd round:https://t.co/vWwCBAFZ7X
— Andrew Walker (@AWalkerColts) May 1, 2021
Chris Ballard likes athletic freaks. Dayo Odeyingbo continues that tradition, no doubt #Colts https://t.co/XN0jjUumun
— Dave Griffiths (@DaveG_Sports) May 1, 2021
Instant Analysis of Colts Drafting DE Dayo Odeyingbo
Odeyingbo checks a lot of the boxes that the Colts look for in their prospects and edge rushers specifically.
Welcome to the Indianapolis Colts, @dodeyingbo !
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) May 1, 2021
@OfficialKwity and @dodeyingbo .... welcome to #SackCityIndy!!
— ROBERT MATHIS The1st (@RobertMathis98) May 1, 2021
@dodeyingbo congratulations brotha! We stacking the DLine room 💯 #trenches #ForTheShoe
— DeForest Buckner (@DeForestBuckner) May 1, 2021
LETS GO DAYO!!! https://t.co/Vz3nnkHHiZ
— Ken Seals (@KenSealsQB) May 1, 2021
I hope whatever Quarterback you go against has endured what I did for 5 months straight 😂
Congrats big bro. Go be great🖤🤞🏾 @dodeyingbo https://t.co/qO01rwEmfD
— ⁵Mike Wright₅ (@mike5wright) May 1, 2021
There goes that man!!!! Congratulations big bro @dodeyingbo https://t.co/4SYrrHJpzh
— Bradley Ashmore (@bradleyjashmore) May 1, 2021
DAYOOOOOO
— Maxwell WorshipⓂ️ (@WorshipMax) May 1, 2021
Dayo!!!!
— Gavin Schoenwald (@g_schoenwald10) May 1, 2021
I LOVE YOU TWIN🌍🌍🌍 CONGRATULATIONS ❤️@dodeyingbo pic.twitter.com/KoVXlvAWiZ
— 🈁Dre (@dremintze) May 1, 2021
