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Drew Olson

Drew Martin Olson (born April 6, 1983) is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2006. Olson has also played for the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, but never appeared in a regular-season game. He played college football at UCLA.

Drew Olson
No. 7,8,10
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1983-04-06) April 6, 1983 (age 40)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Piedmont High School (California)
College:UCLA
Undrafted:2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years edit

Olson grew up in the affluent town of Piedmont, California, where he was the starting quarterback for the Piedmont Highlanders and gave the small school serious attention in the state, and even national spectacle, especially when he threw to All-Conference receiver, Pete Schneider. Olson led Piedmont to the Bay Shore League championship and was named to the 1st-team All-Bay Shore League team in 2000 and 2001. Olson was also the Bay Shore League Most Valuable Player as a junior. A 3-year starter, Olson completed 439 of 774 passes (57%) for 6,103 yards, 60 touchdowns and 29 interceptions. Olson also demonstrated his athletic talent on the baseball diamond where he played catcher for the Highlanders. Olson became regarded as the top quarterback in the state, No. 6 in the west, No. 16 in the nation, earning four varsity letters, and moved Piedmont High School into the top 10 in the state among small schools.

College career edit

After graduation from Piedmont High School, Olson enrolled at UCLA. In his freshman year Olson started five games in the second half of the season due to Cory Paus' separated shoulder injury in a game against Cal that sidelined him for four games. For his spectacular performance in five games in 2002, Olson earned the starting job in 2003. In 2003, he appeared in twelve of the thirteen games, nine of which he was the starter for. He completed 173 of 325 passes (53.2%) for 2,067 yards with 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions, as UCLA won two fewer games than the previous year, going 6–7. In Olson's junior season, he, his stats, and the Bruins themselves exploded. As the starter in all 12 games, Olson completed 196 of 341 passes (57.5%) for 2,565 yards, 20 touchdowns and 13 interceptions (four on deflections). In 2005, his senior season, Olson completed 242 of 378 passes (64.0%) for 3,198 yards, with 34 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions. Olson began to make national headlines, and was widely considered the most underrated quarterback in the nation, as UCLA went 10–2 and finished as the 17th ranked team in the country. During his senior season Olson led UCLA to four 4th-quarter double-digit comebacks plus a 22-point rally in the Vitalis Sun Bowl against Northwestern.

Olson ended his career at UCLA 2nd on the UCLA all-time passing yardage list (8,532), completions (664) and TDs (67) in his 4-year Bruins career.

Olson graduated from UCLA with a bachelor's degree in history in 2009.

Professional career edit

Baltimore Ravens edit

After going undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft, Olson signed a non-guaranteed contract as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens on May 12, 2006. Olson was cut by the Ravens prior to the start of the 2006 NFL season, but signed to their practice squad. Olson was allocated to now defunct NFL Europa where he played the 2007 season as the starting quarterback of the Amsterdam Admirals. He finished the NFL Europa season having completed 170 out of 310 passes (54.8% completion percentage) for 1967 yards, 13 Touchdowns, and 13 Interceptions.

Carolina Panthers edit

In October 2007, Olson was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad in the wake of a number of injuries at the quarterback position. He was elevated to the 53-man roster before the team's November 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons. He was subsequently cut the week following the game.

San Francisco 49ers edit

On November 21, 2007, Olson was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. He was signed to the team's active roster on December 28, where he finished the season. On July 7, 2008, the 49ers waived Olson in order to make room for quarterback Kyle Wright, who was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings.

UNGL edit

On January 8, 2009, he was drafted by the Virginia Swarm in the inaugural draft of the United National Gridiron League. The UNGL has since been dissolved, owing to financial difficulties and lack of interest.

External links edit

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California College UCLAUndrafted 2006Career historyBaltimore Ravens 2006 Amsterdam Admirals 2007 Carolina Panthers 2007 San Francisco 49ers 2007 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyCareer NFL statisticsPlayer stats at NFL com Contents 1 Early years 2 College career 3 Professional career 3 1 Baltimore Ravens 3 2 Carolina Panthers 3 3 San Francisco 49ers 3 4 UNGL 4 External linksEarly years editOlson grew up in the affluent town of Piedmont California where he was the starting quarterback for the Piedmont Highlanders and gave the small school serious attention in the state and even national spectacle especially when he threw to All Conference receiver Pete Schneider Olson led Piedmont to the Bay Shore League championship and was named to the 1st team All Bay Shore League team in 2000 and 2001 Olson was also the Bay Shore League Most Valuable Player as a junior A 3 year starter Olson completed 439 of 774 passes 57 for 6 103 yards 60 touchdowns and 29 interceptions Olson also demonstrated his athletic talent on the baseball diamond where he played catcher for the Highlanders Olson became regarded as the top quarterback in the state No 6 in the west No 16 in the nation earning four varsity letters and moved Piedmont High School into the top 10 in the state among small schools College career editAfter graduation from Piedmont High School Olson enrolled at UCLA In his freshman year Olson started five games in the second half of the season due to Cory Paus separated shoulder injury in a game against Cal that sidelined him for four games For his spectacular performance in five games in 2002 Olson earned the starting job in 2003 In 2003 he appeared in twelve of the thirteen games nine of which he was the starter for He completed 173 of 325 passes 53 2 for 2 067 yards with 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions as UCLA won two fewer games than the previous year going 6 7 In Olson s junior season he his stats and the Bruins themselves exploded As the starter in all 12 games Olson completed 196 of 341 passes 57 5 for 2 565 yards 20 touchdowns and 13 interceptions four on deflections In 2005 his senior season Olson completed 242 of 378 passes 64 0 for 3 198 yards with 34 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions Olson began to make national headlines and was widely considered the most underrated quarterback in the nation as UCLA went 10 2 and finished as the 17th ranked team in the country During his senior season Olson led UCLA to four 4th quarter double digit comebacks plus a 22 point rally in the Vitalis Sun Bowl against Northwestern Olson ended his career at UCLA 2nd on the UCLA all time passing yardage list 8 532 completions 664 and TDs 67 in his 4 year Bruins career Olson graduated from UCLA with a bachelor s degree in history in 2009 Professional career editBaltimore Ravens edit After going undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft Olson signed a non guaranteed contract as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens on May 12 2006 Olson was cut by the Ravens prior to the start of the 2006 NFL season but signed to their practice squad Olson was allocated to now defunct NFL Europa where he played the 2007 season as the starting quarterback of the Amsterdam Admirals He finished the NFL Europa season having completed 170 out of 310 passes 54 8 completion percentage for 1967 yards 13 Touchdowns and 13 Interceptions 1 Carolina Panthers edit In October 2007 Olson was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad in the wake of a number of injuries at the quarterback position 2 He was elevated to the 53 man roster before the team s November 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons He was subsequently cut the week following the game San Francisco 49ers edit On November 21 2007 Olson was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad He was signed to the team s active roster on December 28 where he finished the season On July 7 2008 the 49ers waived Olson in order to make room for quarterback Kyle Wright who was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings UNGL edit On January 8 2009 he was drafted by the Virginia Swarm in the inaugural draft of the United National Gridiron League The UNGL has since been dissolved owing to financial difficulties and lack of interest External links editLinkedIn profile Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Drew Olson amp oldid 1160849059, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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