Bears rookie Rome Odunze sights set on historic first NFL season: 'Chasing those records'

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has yet to record a reception during an NFL game, but the ninth overall selection in the 2024 draft is already looking to make history.

The former Washington Huskies standout is targeting the league's rookie yardage record, which Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua set last year.

Nacua, a fifth-round pick in the 2023 draft, finished his stellar first professional season with 105 catches and 1,486 receiving yards. Odunze appears confident his rookie campaign will be on par, if not better.

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Rome Odunze of the Chicago Bears speaks with the media during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois, on May 10, 2024. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

"I think that's important for every player to set those goals and strive for the highest of the highs," Odunze told reporters this week. 

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"It's unique in my situation because I went to school with Puka Nacua, so I was following him and got to see what he did, so, absolutely, I'm chasing that. I think he's right around 1,500, right? For that rookie season record. Absolutely chasing that."

Rome Odunze of the Chicago Bears is shown during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois, on May 10, 2024. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Aside from Odunze, the Bears wide receiver room also includes six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen and veteran DJ Moore. So, Odunze will likely have to compete with those players for catches from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

Rome Odunze of the Washington Huskies warms up before the CFP National Championship Game