is "like , but he can run."Former wideout T.J. Houshmandzadeh had high praise for the rookie wide receiver, who he also happens to train.While appearing on on Thursday, Houshmandzadeh was asked what his thoughts were on Odunze as a receiver and the comparisons of his game to former ' standout Larry Fitzgerald."I understand they receivers get a little ga sed up sometimes," Cowherd began after explaining the hype surrounding some of the game's most entertaining players, sometimes referred to as "diva receivers."ADVERTISEMENT "I got a text the other day from a former NFL quarterback," Cowherd continued. "And he said, Wes Martin Jersey you guys have no idea. He Camaron Cheeseman Jersey Odunze will walk into the NFL he will be Larry Fitzgerald."Fitzgerald played for Arizona for 17 seasons after he was selected by the Cardinals with the third overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft. He was an 11-time Pro Bowler and finished his career with 17,492 receiving yards off of 1,432 receptions, along with 121 touchdowns.While Cowherd was explaining the text he received, Houshmandzadeh, a former Pro Bowler, let a smile creep onto his face waiting to respond."Rome is just that type of dude," Houshmandzadeh began. "He's just going to do the right thing all the time. Not because he has to think about it. That's just who he is he' Jared Norris Jersey s talented, man," he said.When Cowherd pre sed a bit more on why the smile, Houshmandzadeh affirmed the Fitzgerald comparison.Which rookie WR is most likely to succeed in the NFL? | The Herd "People have asked me who do I compare him to. I can't compare him to anybody. And, the closest person that I can get to is Larry Fitzgerald," Houshmandzadeh said.Odunze began his career at as a true freshman, and he played all four years. As a junior, he led the team in receiving yards with 1,145, led the in receiving yards and was second in receptions per game.In his final season with the Huskies, . The consensus All-American was able to finish the rest of the season and declared for the 2024 draft after his team's 34-13 lo s to in the Playoff championship game.While Houshmandzadeh understands the comparison to Fitzgerald, it seems he thinks Odunze could offer a bit more."He's Odunze is faster his ball skills are like Larry Fitzgerald, but he can run. He can drop his weight. He has good quickne s. And, he's Casey Toohill Jersey just a good dude."Houshmandzadeh also agreed with Cowherd that NFL receivers can exhibit "diva" behavior, but he feels Odunze is poised Billy Kilmer Jersey to bring a different level of energy to the game."It's because I spent time with Rome, I know him he can be quite po sibly the best receiver of this draft, and this may be the best receiver draft we've ever seen." Want great stories delivered right to your inbox?Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.   FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League Chicago Bears Rome Odunze