NEED TO KNOW:

• • Acquired: Rights acquired from MTL 05/03/22; Signed by EDM 09/02/25
  • CFL experience (Elks): R
  • College: University of Alberta (2016-2019)
  •  Highlights:
    • Made first CFL start on Sept. 13, 2025 in Toronto
    • O’Donnell entered the 2020 draft process as the third ranked player by the Canadian Scouting Bureau.
    • He would end up being one of two U SPORTS players to attend the East-West Shrine bowl that season, catching the eye of NFL scouts.
    • O’Donnell went unselected in the 2020 NFL Draft but was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an UDFA.
    • Selected in the third round (22nd overall) of the 2020 CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes.

YEAR-BY-YEAR:

• 2025: (Edmonton) O’Donnell was signed by the Elks on Sept. 2. He made first CFL start on Sept. 13 in Toronto. Overall, O’Donnell appeared in seven games in 2025, making five starts.
• 2023: (Arizona) Played in five games for the Cardinals, making three starts
• 2020-2022: (Indianapolis) Signed by the Colts following the 2020 NFL Draft. Spent time on the team’s roster, practice roster, and injured reserve