79 -- Bryan Olson

Defensive Line 6-4/279 RS-Freshman Kent, Wash. Kentlake High ‘01

High school highlights
Attended Kentlake High, where he was coached by Mark Torgerson…played linebacker, tight end and on the offensive line…also played baseball and basketball…as a SOPHOMORE was named all-league honorable mention as a utility player on the baseball team…during JUNIOR season earned all-league honorable mention on the offensive line…team’s most improved player…SENIOR year named to the All-State team on defense by the Tacoma News Tribune after earning All-South Puget Sound League first team honors on both offense and defense…made 144 tackles, including 10 TFLs and five sacks…also recovered three fumbles…SPSL North’s top defensive lineman…a Seattle Times All-Area pick…All-State 4-A pick by Washington Prep Football Report and the Associated Press as a linebacker…earned All-Area and All-State team honors on defense…Kentlake’s Mr. Defense…named a Red Chip Tier I recruit by the Seattle Times…also selected to the Super Prep Far West team.

WSU highlights
FRESHMAN (2001-02): Redshirt season.

Personal
Bryan Jerrold Olson…born 11/19/82 in Seattle, Wash…parents Durwood and Vicki Olson…father a crew chief, mother a para-educator…one brother Erik and one sister Mallorie…prep GPA of 3.35…Kent Rotary Student of the Month in Jan. 2001…interested in pursuing business and marketing at WSU…among the schools recruiting Olson were Washington, ASU, Oregon and OSU in the Pac-10…wants to major in marketing.