[1] O'Daniel played as a running back for Our Lady of Good Counsel High School where as a senior, he aided the team in finishing the season with an 11–1 record.

On March 15, 2018, he attended Clemson's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills.

O'Daniel also attended meetings and private workouts with multiple teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, and Buffalo Bills.

[4][5][6] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, O'Daniel was projected to be a third or fourth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts.

[14] On January 16, 2021, O'Daniel was activated off of the injured reserve ahead of the Chiefs' Divisional Round playoff game against the Cleveland Browns.

[15] On October 5, 2023, O'Daniel signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League (USFL).