Bears’ Rome Odunze Credits Girlfriend During the Year Rollerocaster (except)
By Daniel Trainor | Published: 2025-11-02 15:24:00 | Source: Us Weekly
Chicago Bears wide receiver Roma Udonzi He gave the credit to his girlfriend, Alana Davidsonfor being a rock of support during an up-and-down year in the Windy City.
“You can see football as a fantasy when you look at it,” Udunze said exclusively. “My girls, my parents, all my friends, all my brothers – I have very real and respectful relationships with all these people.” Us Weekly While promoting his partnership with Invisalign. “When it comes to words of encouragement or advice and all those different things, that’s definitely the backbone for me. I think it’s important for anyone, especially any athlete, to have that kind of system.”
Udunze (23 years old) and Davidson (24 years old) have been dating since March 2021, when they were students at the University of Washington. The Bears are under a first-year coach Ben Johnson4-3 and trying to reach the postseason for the first time since 2020.
“They are the real best players at the end of the day,” Odunze continued of his support system. “These are my people.”
The Bears’ second-year star was forced to come of age in an era — and in a city — where fans have the ability and inclination to let athletes know exactly how they feel.
“I think it’s definitely an interesting challenge with social media and everyone having direct access to things,” Udonze said. “They can reach out to you and DM you and basically say whatever they want online, which is crazy. People say crazy things in person sometimes too. Those are all unique aspects of it.”
To his credit, Odunze said he “don’t really care about a lot of that stuff.”
“I really don’t care about anyone’s advice on that side of things,” he explained. “All my voices of reason and things like that come from inside the building and from people I trust close to my circle. When it comes to all this outside talk, I think that’s the best way to deal with it.”
One of those trusted confidants is the Bears’ quarterback Caleb Williamsthe Bears selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, the same year Chicago selected Odunze ninth overall.
Detroit Lions star Brian Branch has made productive use of his suspension following a controversial fight involving Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Branch, 24, told reporters on Tuesday, October 28, that he made the decision to be baptized “to turn over a new page.” The baptism was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 29.
“I have a good relationship with him, man,” Udunze said. “This is one of my dogs, one of my brothers. Obviously going into this together is a unique experience. We’ve been through the ebbs and flows of the NFL season and we understand the different emotions that you go through. We’re continuing to grow, but it’s been great.”
In addition to his blossoming chemistry with his midfielder, Odunze credited his partnership with Invisalign for helping him correct his condition.
“The biggest thing is the confidence you bring to me, on and off the field, just a good smile,” the receiver said. “But it’s not just about the smile. Taking care of your oral health is a huge positive. I’m one of those success stories.”
Odunze and the Bears travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals on Sunday, November 2.
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