Kojo Odoom, Western, Defence

Burlington, Ont. – Kojo Odoom has been named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Defensive Football Player of the Week for the period ending November 3, 2019.

Defensive Player of the Week – Kojo Odoom, Western Mustangs

A Western Mustangs rookie made a monstrous impact in his first taste of OUA playoff football, as Kojo Odoom sought out a pair of dynamic defensive plays to help lead his team to an appearance in the 112th Yates Cup.

After Waterloo took the lead over Western to start the second half, the first-year defensive back made sure their offensive prowess didn’t continue into their next drive. Odoom sniffed out a Tre Ford pass for his first interception of the day, taking it back 16 yards and setting the Mustangs up for a touchdown on the ensuing drive. In the fourth quarter then, Odoom doubled down on his pick-happy play to secure his second interception of the day, not only helping ensure his team stayed in front, but actually extending their lead in the process. After reeling in the Ford pass, the Surrey, B.C. native took it back 65 yards to the end zone to extend Western’s lead to 13 and all but seal the deal on their semifinal victory.

For good measure, Odoom continued his rampant activity on the field by racking up 7.5 tackles in the game, including six of the solo variety, to go along with his two interceptions for a combined 81 yards.