History of Chris Olave in Timeline

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

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June 27, 2000: Birth of Chris Olave

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

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January 2018: Committed to Ohio State University

In January 2018, Chris Olave committed to play football at Ohio State University.

2018: Freshman Season at Ohio State

During the 2018 season, Chris Olave played on both offense and special teams as a freshman at Ohio State, recording 12 catches for 197 yards and three touchdowns. He had two touchdowns and blocked a punt against Michigan and caught five passes for 79 yards and a touchdown against Northwestern in the Big Ten Football Championship Game.

2019: 2019 Season at Ohio State

During the 2019 season, Chris Olave had three games with two receiving touchdowns. His highest yard total came against Rutgers with four receptions for 139 receiving yards in the 56–21 victory. He finished with 48 receptions for 840 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns.

2020: 2020 Season at Ohio State

During the 2020 season, Chris Olave played in seven games due to the COVID-19 pandemic shortening the Buckeyes' season. He scored multiple receiving touchdowns in three games and went over 100 receiving yards in five games.

2021: 2021 Season at Ohio State

In 2021, Chris Olave had four games with multiple receiving touchdowns and five games where he went over the 100-yard mark. He finished the 2021 season with 65 receptions for 936 receiving yards and 13 receiving touchdowns, leading the Big Ten.

2022: Opted out of the 2022 Rose Bowl

Following the 2021 season, Chris Olave announced that he would be opting out of the 2022 Rose Bowl in order to prepare for the 2022 NFL draft.

2022: 2022 NFL Rookie Season

In 2022, Chris Olave made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons with three receptions for 41 yards and a two-point conversion. He had nine receptions for 147 yards in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers and his first professional touchdown reception in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings. He suffered a grade 1 concussion in Week 6 against the Seahawks. He finished his rookie season with 72 receptions for 1,042 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns and was named to the 2022 PFWA All-Rookie Team.

2022: Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2022

In 2022, Chris Olave was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (11th overall) of the NFL draft.

September 10, 2023: Performance Against the Tennessee Titans on September 10, 2023

On September 10, 2023, Chris Olave caught eight passes for 112 yards against the Tennessee Titans in the 16–15 victory.

October 23, 2023: Arrested on Suspicion of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

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, reportedly driving 70 mph in a 35 mph zone.

July 18, 2024: Placed on Active/Non-football injury list on July 18, 2024

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. He also suffered his 3rd career concussion in Week 6 and another concussion in Week 9, which caused him to miss the rest of the season.