team in the country. During his senior season Olson led UCLA to four 4th-quarter double-digit comebacks plus a 22-point rally in the Vitalis Sun Bowl against Northwestern. Olson ended his career at UCLA 2nd on the UCLA all-time passing yardage list (8,532), completions (664) and TDs (67) in his 4-year Bruins career. Olson graduated from UCLA with a bachelor's degree in history in 2009. Professional career Baltimore Ravens After going undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft, Olson signed a non-guaranteed contract as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens on May 12, 2006. Olson was cut by the Ravens prior to the start of the 2006 NFL season, but signed to their practice squad. Olson was allocated to now defunct NFL Europa where he played the 2007 season as the starting quarterback of the Amsterdam Admirals. He finished the NFL Europa season having completed 170 out of 310 passes (54.8% completion percentage) for 1967 yards, 13 Touchdowns, and 13 Interceptions. Carolina Panthers In October 2007, Olson was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad in the wake of a number of injuries at the quarterback position. He was elevated to the 53-man roster before the team's November 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons. He was subsequently cut the week following the game. San Francisco 49ers On November 21, 2007, Olson was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. He was signed to the team's active roster on December 28, where he finished the season. On July 7, 2008, the 49ers waived Olson in order to make room for quarterback Kyle Wright, who was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings. UNGL On January 8, 2009, he was drafted by the Virginia Swarm in the inaugural draft of the United National Gridiron League. The UNGL has since been dissolved, owing to financial difficulties and lack of interest. External links LinkedIn profile 1983 births Living people American football quarterbacks Amsterdam Admirals players Carolina Panthers players San Francisco 49ers players UCLA Bruins football players People from Piedmont, California Sportspeople from Alameda County, California Players of American football from San Francisco