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2026 Three-star defensive back Danny Odem names Top 8 schools

The former North Carolina commit has narrowed down his top schools to eight

Ross Van De Griek

The First Academy (Orlando) 2026 three-star defensive back Danny Odem in his football jersey preparing for a game
The First Academy (Orlando) 2026 three-star defensive back Danny Odem in his football jersey preparing for a game / UI Zone (Instagram)

The First Academy (Orlando, Fla.) three-star rising senior defensive back Danny Odem currently holds over 40 Division-1 offers, according to his 247Sports profile. Odem was a one time North Carolina commit before backing off his commitment to the Tar Heels back in December of 2024.

On Wednesday, Odem narrowed down his top schools list to just eight schools that feature in no order Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Penn State, and Syracuse. "These are the schools that have recruited me the hardest and see me as a possible fit", Odem told On3Sports' recruiting analyst Chad Simmons.

Odem has taken visits to all eight schools that remain on his target list and he also still plans to take official visits to Penn State (May 30), Oklahoma (June 6), Florida (June 13), and Nebraska (June 20).

Odem is rated as the No. 45 ranked defensive back in the nation as well as the No. 75 overall ranked player in the Class of 2026, according to 247Sports.

Odem is teammates with four-star rising senior offensive lineman Chancellor Barclay, who committed to the Clemson Tigers back in March.

Odem plans to set his commitment prior to the start of his senior season is coming off a junior season where he was credited for 45 total tackles and had two interceptions for the Royals.

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Ross Van De Griek
ROSS VAN DE GRIEK

Ross Van De Griek has been a high school sports writer covering the state of Florida since 2021. Ross also has been scouting high school basketball and Grassroots Basketball across the Southeast Region since 2022. Ross has been covering basketball and recruiting for High School on SI since August 2024. He has collaborated with Next Up Sports, Prep Hoops, and On The Radar Hoops throughout his scouting career. You can follow him on X @rossvdg14 or reach him via email rossvdg14@gmail.com for story ideas.

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