Greg Olsen

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Greg Olsen

Tight End
Bears (2007-2010)
Panthers (2011-Present)

CHILDHOOD
Born
Has

March 11, 1985 in Paterson, New Jersey

2 brothers

Played

football and basketball under his father, Chris Olsen


Sr. at Wayne Hills High School

Gregs

father was his motivation

Considered

a 5 star recruit by Rivals

College Career

Originally enrolled at the University of


Notre Dame but transferred as a freshman
to the University of Miami in 2003

Participated in scout team before suffering


an injury and was redshirted

Became starter sophomore season in 2005

During his college career he totaled 87


receptions for 1215 yards and 6
touchdowns

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DRAFT AND CAREER


Chicago

bears selected Olsen as the 31st overall pick in the


2007 draft

seasons with Chicago (194 Receptions, 20 Touchdowns)

2011

Olsen is traded to Carolina

Todays

Overall Stats: 542 Receptions, 6,292 Yards, 49


Touchdowns

ACHIEVEMENTS
NFC
2x

Champion (2015)

Pro Bowl (2014-2015)

Second
Pro
Ed

Team All-Pro (2015)

Football Focus All-Pro (2014)

Block Courage Award (2015)

WALTER PAYTON AWARD


In

2015 Olsen is nominated by the Carolina Panthers for the


Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year

Recognizes

volunteer and charity work as well as excellence

on the field
Named

after Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton

Highlight Video
https://youtu.be/MINXCKdM1n8

Bibliography
Greg

Olsen Carolina Panthers Career Stats at NFL.com


Web, 14 Apr. 2016

Hardy,

Eric Chicago Bears Personal Stats at Chicagostats


Web, 14 Apr. 2016

Greg

Olsen Bibliography Life. Family. Childhood. Parents,

Story
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Olsen While At Miami N.d. Pinterest Web Apr. 14 2016

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