Working his way back from Achilles reconstruction surgery for the entirety of his rookie season, Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo didn’t feel much like himself throughout the 2021 campaign.
A torn Achilles in January 2021 while prepping for the NFL combine caused Odeyinbgo to slip to the second round of the draft where the Colts could barely contain their excitement to grab him. It also caused the Vanderbilt product to work through the rigorous process of rehabbing one of the most crucial tendons in an athlete’s body.
He spent the first seven weeks of the season on the NFI list, preparing to contribute to a second-half playoff run. But even when Odeyinbgo made his return, he didn’t feel like a complete player.
