Gerald S. Odom (born November 7, 1968) is an American college football coach. He is the defensive coordinator for Western Carolina University, a position he has held since 2024. He was the head football coach for Tusculum University from 2016 to 2023. He also coached for Florida, East Carolina, Jacksonville, and the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League (AFL). He was the head football coach for Coffee County Central High School from 2005 to 2007. He was the head coach for Suwannee High School in 2009z He played college football for Florida and professionally for the Orlando Predators of the AFL as a linebacker and running back.