Born in Lagos, he attended the National Open University of Nigeria and played soccer and basketball before trying out American football in 2022.
A participant of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program (IPPP), he began his professional career with the Green Bay Packers in 2023.
[3][4][5] He attended high school in Lagos at Bright Future College, then studied criminology for two years at the National Open University of Nigeria.
[8] He was offered the chance to try out American football as part of Umenyiora's academy The Uprise, designed to get Africans opportunities to play in the NFL.
"[6] However, after being encouraged by his father to try it, as well as meeting with participant David Agoha (who later signed with the Las Vegas Raiders), Odumegwu entered the camp.
[15] He was released at the final roster cuts on 29 August 2023, and then re-signed to the practice squad a day later while being given the IPPP exemption for international players.