History of Chris Olave in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 16, 2025

Chris Olave is a professional American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. He played college football at Ohio State University, where he set a school record with 35 career touchdown receptions. Olave was drafted by the Saints in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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June 27, 2000: Chris Olave's Birth

On June 27, 2000, Christian Josiah Olave was born. He is now known as Chris Olave, an American professional football wide receiver.

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January 2018: Olave committed to Ohio State University

In January 2018, Chris Olave committed to play college football at Ohio State University after playing high school football and participating in basketball and track.

2018: Olave's Freshman Season at Ohio State

In 2018, as a freshman at Ohio State, Chris Olave played on both offense and special teams, recording 12 catches for 197 yards and three touchdowns. He had a notable game against Michigan, scoring two touchdowns and blocking a punt.

2019: Olave's 2019 Season at Ohio State

During the 2019 season, Chris Olave had three games with two receiving touchdowns and achieved his highest yard total against Rutgers with 139 receiving yards. He concluded the season with 48 receptions, 840 receiving yards, and 12 receiving touchdowns.

2020: Olave's 2020 Season impacted by COVID-19

In 2020, Chris Olave played in seven games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He had multiple receiving touchdowns in three games and exceeded 100 receiving yards in five games.

2021: Olave's Performance and Rose Bowl Opt-Out

In 2021, Chris Olave had four games with multiple receiving touchdowns and five games exceeding 100 yards. He concluded the season with 65 receptions, 936 receiving yards, and 13 receiving touchdowns, leading the Big Ten. Following the season, he opted out of the 2022 Rose Bowl to prepare for the NFL draft.

2022: Opting out of the 2022 Rose Bowl

In 2022, Chris Olave opted out of the Rose Bowl to prepare for the 2022 NFL draft.

2022: Olave's NFL Debut and Rookie Season

In 2022, Chris Olave was drafted by the New Orleans Saints and made his NFL debut. He finished his rookie season with 72 receptions for 1,042 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns, earning a spot on the 2022 PFWA All-Rookie Team. He also suffered a grade 1 concussion during a game against the Seahawks.

2022: Olave Drafted by the New Orleans Saints

In 2022, Chris Olave was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the NFL draft. He also made his NFL debut and was named to the 2022 PFWA All-Rookie Team after a successful rookie season.

September 10, 2023: Olave's Performance Against the Titans

On September 10, 2023, Chris Olave made 8 catches for 112 yards in a victory against the Tennessee Titans.

October 23, 2023: Olave's Arrest in Kenner, Louisiana

On October 23, 2023, Chris Olave was arrested by the Kenner Police Department in Kenner, Louisiana on suspicion of reckless operation of a motor vehicle.

July 18, 2024: Olave Placed on NFI List

On July 18, 2024, Chris Olave was placed on the Active/Non-football injury or illness (NFI) list. He was activated prior to week 1 and later suffered two concussions during the 2024 season, leading to him missing a significant portion of games.