Greg Olsen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Greg Olsen
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 11, 1985(1985-03-11)
Age	39
Birthplace	Paterson
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Pisces

Greg Olsen Biography

Greg Olsen is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on March 11, 1985 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. NFL tight end, who is known for his stint as a player with both his teams the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers. He was awarded the Comcast SportsNet Bears Player of the Year award in 2008. He played a role in helping the Panthers get to Super Bowl 50 in 2016.

He became a popular receiver for player He became a favorite target of quarterback Cam Newton in Carolina. in Carolina.

Olsen grew up in Wayne, New Jersey, and attended Wayne Hills High School, where he played football and basketball under his father, Chris Olsen Sr. As a high school senior he was one of three finalists for the Gatorade Player of the Year award, along with former Miami Hurricane teammate Kyle Wright. He was a USA Today First-Team All-American as a senior in 2002. He finished his career with 73 receptions for 1,474 yards, and a school-record 27 touchdowns. He played in the 2003 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

In 2003, Olsen was one of the players that participated in the University of Miami’s rap group, the 7th Floor Crew, under the pseudonym G-Reg. Many media sources ridiculed him for his involvement in the group, which earned national notoriety for their sexually explicit and vulgar lyrics. Olsen addressed the media about the issue almost a week after the draft. He apologized for his actions and stated he had moved on.

He has three children: Tate, T.J., and Talbot together with Tara, his wife. Tara. T.J. and Talbot are twins.

Greg Olsen Net Worth

Greg Olsen is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Greg Olsen 's net worth $16 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The player was selected as a finalist in award of the Gatorade player of the year award from Wayne Hills High School.

He was a part of the famous University of Miami rap crew 7th Floor Crew.

Gregory Walter Olsen (born March 11, 1985) is an American football tight end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He holds an NFL record as the first tight end in league history to record three consecutive seasons with 1,000 receiving yards.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Greg Olsen height 6 ft 5 in Greg weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Greg Olsen Dating?

According to our records, Greg Olsen married to Kara Dooley. As of December 1, 2023, Greg Olsen’s is not dating anyone.

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Olsen founded Receptions For Research: The Greg Olsen Foundation in 2009, which helps fund cancer research. Greg’s mother, Sue, is an 11-year cancer survivor and the inspiration for his foundation. One of his fundraising events includes Kicks for a Cure Kickball Tournament, the world’s largest charity kickball tournament. The large-scale event is held annually each summer in Chicago’s Grant Park and hosts over 1,000 people. Kickball teams compete and have fun in an effort to raise money for cancer research.

Facts & Trivia

Greg Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Greg Olsen celebrates birthday on March 11 of every year.

Olsen saw his playing time increase during his second season. He started 7 of 16 games, making 54 receptions for 574 yards and five touchdowns. He led the team in receiving touchdowns, while finishing second in receptions and receiving yards. Olsen was selected as a second alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl. Chicago’s Comcast SportsNet named Olsen the Bears Player of the Year.

What did Merlin Olsen pass away from?

March 11, 2010

Who did Greg Olsen play for in the NFL?

Seahawks TE Greg Olsen could miss at least two months with ruptured plantar fascia. Seattle Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen suffered a ruptured plantar fascia, an injury that will keep him sidelined for two months or so, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Who did Greg Olsen get drafted by?

Chicago Bears

What is Greg Olsen's salary?

Current Contract Greg Olsen signed a 1 year, $7,000,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including a $3,750,000 signing bonus, $5,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000. Contract Notes: $5.5M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2020 salary)

Who is Merlin Olsen's son?

Nathan Olsen