2 in the world in the 400 meters. O’Neal said he doesn’t reach out to Odell much during the season but added that his allegiance to his quasi-nephew has forced him to realign his football fandom ever so slightly. Kordell Charles announced on Twitter Monday that he has been offered by the Fighting Illini. Charles puts his strength on display by using his body to create scoring opportunities down low and is not afraid to score off of contact. Odell’s father, Odell Sr., was good friends with Tigers standout Shaquille O’Neal and to this day, the New York Giants wideout refers to the basketball great as Uncle Shaq. Data Provided By She was one of the most dominant track stars in all of Minnesota high school history. Additionally, the 2021 prospect uses every bit of his 6-foot-8 frame to his advantage. Handles, to go with shooting ability & the size/strength to finish inside with contact while playing above the rim! Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. CHAMPAIGN , IL - NOVEMBER 13: The Illinois Fighting Illini logo on the floor before a college basketball game against the Georgetown Hoyas at the State Farm Center on November 13, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. His parents, who met while they were both playing at LSU, fostered a sense of determination and competition that is apparent every time Odell lines up on the gridiron.  (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 59 (1181st overall since 1960). The wing is his primary position, and he absolutely would excel in this role for the Illini. Odell Beckham Jr. has frequently credited his family, and his good genes, for making him such an effective athlete.

There's a reason the New York Giants wideout can make those catches.

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Colorado Odell’s mother was training for the Olympic trials in 1992 when she found out she was pregnant. Heather Van Norman once said her son had hit the “genetic jackpot.” She was right. 146 player in the entire class of 2021.

Setting up for a BIG season at @IMGABasketball #kordellcharles #onpoint @UPLAYCanada pic.twitter.com/6hToAbA3DX, — OnPointBasketball (@DrewEbanks) August 19, 2020.

The New York Giants receiver told CBS Sports: “I just told my mom, straight to her face, that I’m just practicing for Sundays. October 16, 1972 He has also served as an assistant volunteer coach at Tulane.

By the end of her career, Heather was a six-time All-American, leading LSU to three straight NCAA outdoor titles from 1991-93 and two indoor national titles in 1991 and 1993. PFR HOF Monitor: 23.73 (114th among QB, average HOF QB is 101.39), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, November 5, 6:45AM. “Uncle Shaq” remembers Beckahm running through the hallways and sports facilities at LSU when he was younger. O’Neal discussed his relationship with the elder Beckham, telling NJ Advance Media: “(Beckahm, Sr.) was a top football player coming out of Texas, I was the top basketball player in Texas, so when we first got to LSU, we used to go to clubs, fight for each other, we were best friends.

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We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Although Odell is close with his father, even taking to sending late-night texts about anything and everything, the New York Giants offensive standout has not been shy about how much he admires his mother. Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd round (60th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. I met junior many times. Off the field with Odell Beckham Jr. | 'Catching Odell' | NFL Network. I’m going to be in the NFL.’ And she says to this day, it was such an honest answer, and I said it with such conviction, that everyone around me had no choice by to believe me. Kordell Beckham had at least 1 relationship in the past.

That, surprisingly enough, includes basketball practice. If Heather pinned her medals on her jacket, she would be bulletproof.”. Kordell Charles announced on Twitter Monday that he has been offered by the Fighting Illini. In fact her father, Don Van Norman, once commented, “The high school kids here like to hang their medals on their letter jackets. Of course, when [Odell Jr.] went to LSU everyone was excited.”. Charles has miraculous handles and uses them to create a path to score in the paint.

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His stepfather, Derek Mills, was an Olympic gold medalist in 1996, running as part of the United States 4X400 relay. After graduating from LSU, she turned to coaching track and field, finding her way to some of the top programs in the country. He is an exceptional shot-blocker, as well. Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Illinois #Gofightingillini pic.twitter.com/5xmFWEkPKt, — Kordell Charles (@kordellcharls) October 5, 2020, . While Beckham may have gotten his football love from his father, he got his speed from his mother. NFL Network’s "Catching Odell" provides a behind-the-scenes look into the life of New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. . He would fit right in at the House of ‘Paign. Odell Sr. returned home to Texas after he graduated from LSU, playing briefly in the Arena League in San Antonio, but shortly after his son entered high school, he returned to New Orleans where he sells cars at Crown Buick.