Florida TE Jonathan Odom Transferring to Eastern Michigan

Following four seasons at Florida, tight end Jonathan Odom plans to finish his college career at Eastern Michigan.

Photo: Florida tight end Jonathan Odom; Credit: Zach Goodall

Florida tight end Jonathan Odom, who entered the NCAA transfer portal on Nov. 26, announced his transfer commitment to Eastern Washington on Friday. 

shock the world….. pic.twitter.com/Zs2uDmg1qH

— Jonathan Odom (@Odom_87) December 15, 2023

"Shock the world," Odom wrote in his announcement. 

The son of former Gators All-American offensive tackle Jason Odom and product of Tampa (Fla.) Jesuit, Odom joined UF as a member of the 2020 recruiting class and broke into a rotational role in his final two seasons with the program. He finished his UF career with 16 receptions for 144 yards and two touchdowns over 25 appearances. 

"I will be completing my degree, graduating from the University of Florida and walking this December," Odom said in his transfer note. "As many who have followed my journey know, I have had many ups and downs but one thing I know is I gave this University and team everything I had every time I stepped on the field, and will forever be grateful for what it has done for me." 

Odom will enroll at Eastern Michigan with two seasons of eligibility remaining, as a graduate student. 

He's the third Florida player to announce a transfer destination this offseason, following quarterback Max Brown (Charlotte) and wide receiver Caleb Douglas (Texas Tech). 

Florida's roster possesses four scholarship tight ends entering the 2024 offseason: Senior Keon Zipperer, who medically redshirted the 2023 campaign due to a major knee injury suffered during the spring, redshirt freshmen Arlis Boardingham, Hayden Hansen and true freshman Tony Livingston. 

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