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Mar 15, 2023 · Oliver's prowess as a run blocker could help Minnesota with that goal. Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz weighed in on the potential impact of the signing: Out of 53 tight ends with at...
- Former Spartan … of the San Jose State variety. Oliver doesn't share an alma mater with his new quarterback, Kirk Cousins, but they were both Spartans.
- California native. Oliver was born in Templeton, California, and later attended Paso Robles High School, where he played tight end, defensive end and outside linebacker for the varsity football team.
- Athletics are in his blood. Oliver isn't the only one in his family who's excelled athletically. One of his uncles, Clancy Oliver, was a defensive back for the Steelers in 1969 and 1970 and for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1973.
- Close-knit family. Oliver has two brothers, Jonno and Ben, and the three are part of a close-knit family. In an interview with the Paso Robles Press as a rookie with Jacksonville, Oliver said his dad Rene has always been his biggest motivator.
Oct 19, 2023 · Run blocking will need work before he can handle NFL in-line duties. Inconsistent footwork into and after engagement impacts ability to finish. Plays with narrow base and inconsistent hand...
Jul 31, 2023 · Oliver, as a high-level run blocker, can improve the run game to a substantial degree. Pro Football Focus ranked Oliver as the best run-blocking tight end with at least 150 run-blocking snaps, a cohort of 69 eligible players.
Jun 20, 2023 · Successful as a blocking tight end with the Baltimore Ravens, could Josh Oliver actually emerge as another receiving weapon for the Minnesota Vikings?
Mar 13, 2023 · More importantly, he earned a 74.6 PFF grade as a run blocker and a 71.0 grade as a pass blocker. Oliver had two catches for 26 yards in the Ravens' first-round playoff loss to the Bengals.
Aug 28, 2023 · Oliver put his name on the map to potentially be drafted. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein thought he was a fifth-rounder, writing: “run blocking will need work before he can handle NFL in-line duties.”
