Is Greg Olsen Related to Merlin Olsen? Who are They?

Is Greg Olsen Related to Merlin Olsen?

No, Greg Olsen and Merlin Olsen are not related. They just share the same last name but are not family. 

Greg Olsen, born on March 11, 1985, is a former NFL tight end who played for 14 seasons and now works as a football sportscaster.

Merlin Olsen, born on September 15, 1940, and passed away on March 11, 2010, was a professional football player who spent his entire 15-year career as a defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams. He was also a TV announcer and actor.

Who was Merlin Olsen?

Merlin Olsen, born on September 15, 1940, and passed away on March 11, 2010, was an American football player, announcer, and actor. He was chosen to play in the Pro Bowl 14 times, missing only his last year.

The only players with the same or more Pro Bowl selections are Bruce Matthews, Tony Gonzalez, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady, who has the most with 15 selections.

Merlin Olsen Age

Merlin Olsen was born in Logan, Utah. His parents, Merle and Lynn Olsen, both graduated from Utah State University (USU). His father was a professor, and his mother studied elementary education.

Merlin was the second of nine children and the oldest son. Their family was very welcoming, often helping and hosting people from the neighborhood. In the winter, Merlin's father would put wood at the entrance of their home so ice skaters from the nearby park could easily walk in.

Who is Greg Olsen?

Greg Olsen, born on March 11, 1985, is a former NFL tight end and now works as a football sportscaster. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, starting his career with the Chicago Bears after being drafted in 2007. He later played for the Carolina Panthers, where he made three Pro Bowls and became the first tight end to have three straight seasons with 1,000 receiving yards. Olsen finished his career with the Seattle Seahawks in 2020 and then joined Fox as a football commentator.

Greg Olsen

Greg Olsen grew up in Wayne, New Jersey, and attended Wayne Hills High School, where he played football and basketball, coached by his father, Chris Olsen Sr. In his senior year, he was one of three finalists for the Gatorade Player of the Year award, along with his Miami teammate Kyle Wright.

He was named a first-team All-American by USA Today in 2002. During his high school career, he made 73 catches for 1,474 yards and set a school record with 27 touchdowns. He also played in the 2003 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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