ASU #30

Brandon Olsen



Class: Fr.
Hometown: Conyers, Ga.
High School: Dunwoody
Height: 6-1
Weight: 225
Position: LB

Versatile player is expected to contribute greatly as a redshirt freshman ... can play either the bandit linebacker or nickel defensive back position ... comes into fall camp listed as the backup to all-American Pierre Banks at bandit ... will also likely be a major contributor on special teams.

2007: Redshirted.


High School: Tallied 63 tackles, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, an interception, a sack and seven tackles for loss as a senior ... played both linebacker and offensive guard ... a two-time all-county selection at guard ... also earned Atlanta Journal-Constitution all-area accolades ... honored as the DeKalb County Coaches’ Association Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week during the 2006 season ... went to same high school as former ASU wide receiver and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Dexter Jackson ... coached by James Teter.

Personal: Full name is Brandon Chase Olsen... born April 27, 1989 (19 years old)... plans to major in architectural technology and design.