Career
He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for the University of Southern California. He was also invited to play in the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl alongside fellow USC recruits Marc Tyler, Chris Galippo, and Everson Griffen.
He recorded 90 pancake blocks in 2006. As a junior in 2005, he made the All-State first team. He also attended Salpointe Catholic Highschool in Tucson, Arizona.
The 6-foot-5, 300-pound O'Dowd is the first true freshman in USC history to start a game at center for the Trojans. According to USC officials, the last true freshman to start an opener on the offensive line was guard Travis Claridge against Penn State in 1996. Guard Brad Budde was the only other true freshman offensive lineman to start a post-World War II opener.
Budde played against Missouri in 1976. His sophomore year he was named to the 2008 First Team All-Pac-10. He suffered a kneecap injury before the 2009 season, and had to sit out the opener against San Jose State.
His spot was filled in by veteran tackle Jeff Byers. Arizona Cardinals
Despite being considered the 3rd best Center prospect in the NFL draft, O'Dowd was not selected in the 2011 NFL Draft. He was signed as a free agent by the Arizona Cardinals.
He was released on September 2, 2011. New York Jets
The New York Jets signed O'Dowd on March 13, 2012. He was waived on May 6, 2012.
Seattle Seahawks
O'Dowd was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on August 16, 2012.
