Born in Paterson, New Jersey on March 11, 1985, Greg Walter Olsen showed promise in sports at an early age. After being nominated for the Gatorade Player of the Year award for High School Football, Olsen started his college football career at Notre Dame, but transferred to the University of Miami during his Freshman year. He became a starter for the Hurricanes his sophomore year.
Greg Olsen was drafted by the Chicago Bears as the 31st pick of the first round in the NFL draft. He stayed with the Bears from 2007 t0 2010, when he was traded to the Carolina Panthers, where he plays the position of Tight End. During his first year with the Panthers, Olsen caught 45 receptions for a total of 540 yards, and scored 5 Touch Downs, making him a favorite target for Quarterback Cam Newton.
Greg Olsen is a 3 times Pro Bowler, picked for the game in 2014, 2015, and 2016. According to NFL.com, Olsen’s career stats are:
- 622 Receptions
- 7,365 Yards
- 52 Touch Downs
Active in fundraising for cancer research, Greg Olsen started the Receptions for Research: The Greg Olsen Foundation in 2009. He also participates in the Kicks for a Cure Kickball Tournament which benefits cancer relief and research. Besides his home, his one luxury seems to be his Maserati. Greg Olsen is married with 3 children. His estimated net worth is $63.5 million
