| Chris Olave Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 85 kg |
| Date of Birth | June 27, 2000 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Chris Olave is an American professional football player who has represented the New Orleans Saints (2022-Present) in the NFL (National Football League – an American football league regarded as the highest professional level of the sport in the world), as a wide receiver. He had been picked 11th overall in the 1st round of the 2022 NFL Draft (an annual event that serves as the league’s most common source of player recruitment) by the New Orleans Saints.
Born Name
Christian Josiah Olave
Nick Name
Chris
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
San Ysidro, San Diego, California, United States
Residence
United States
Nationality
Education
Chris had attended Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, a city in San Diego County, California. He played American football there for 2 seasons before taking a transfer to Mission Hills High School in San Marcos, another city in San Diego County. He had to sit out the American football season in his high school junior year due to transfer rules.
He was also a member of the school’s basketball and track teams. After his high school graduation, Chris joined the Ohio State University, a public land-grant research university in Columbus, Ohio, United States. There, he represented the Ohio State Buckeyes American football team between 2018 and 2021.
Occupation
Professional American Football Player
Family
- Father – Raul Olave
- Mother – LaCausha Olave
- Siblings – Joshua Olave (Brother) (American Football Player), Isiah Olave (Brother)
Position
Wide Receiver
Jersey Number
- 17, 2 – Ohio State Buckeyes
- 12 – New Orleans Saints
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
85 kg or 187.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Hispanic and Black)
He is of Cuban descent on his father’s side and African-American descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Side-cropped, afro hair
- Sports a thick beard
- Affable smile
- Wears ear studs
Religion
Christianity
Chris Olave Facts
- In his freshman season (2018) at Ohio State University, Chris participated in the Big Ten Football Championship Game. The Big Ten Conference is the oldest NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I conference in the United States. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, the conference participates in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision – the highest level of college football in the United States.
- In the aforementioned game (played on December 1, 2018), he caught 5 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown as Ohio State University defeated Northwestern University by a 45-24 margin to win its second successive Big Ten Football Championship.
- For his performances in both his junior (2020) and senior (2021) seasons, Chris was included in the ‘First-Team All-Big Ten‘. In the 2021 season, his 13 receiving touchdowns were the most in the Big Ten Conference. When he finished his collegiate career at Ohio State University in 2021, he had held the university’s record for most career touchdown receptions (35).
- He finished his rookie season (2022) in the NFL with 72 receptions for 1,042 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. For his performances, Chris was included in the ‘PFWA All-Rookie Team’. The PFWA (Pro Football Writers of America) is an organization that purports to be the official voice of journalists who cover American professional football, particularly the NFL.
- On October 23, 2023, he was arrested in Kenner, a city in Louisiana, United States, on suspicion of reckless driving. He was reportedly speeding at 70 mph in a 35 mph zone.
Featured Image by Chris Olave / Instagram
