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Neuheisel on Tuesday's Practice
The coach talked about Ben Olson's status, the other injured, and Kahlil Bell's performance...
-by Scout.com Nov 19, 2008
Neuheisel on Tuesday's Practice
The head coach talks about improvement, working on tackling and the potential return of Ben Olson...
-by Scout.com Oct 15, 2008
VIDEO: Olson On His Foot Surgery
The senior quarterback, Ben Olson, talks about the procedure he'll undergo today...
-by Scout.com Aug 12, 2008
VIDEO: Cowan, Olson on Injuries
The two senior QBs talked Saturday, with Patrick Cowan barely able to say he won't play next season.
-by Scout.com Apr 27, 2008
Test Results in on Cowan, Olson
Patrick Cowan's injury is far more severe, while Ben Olson could be back throwing by June...
-by Scout.com Apr 25, 2008
Olson on the Hiring of Chow
The senior-to-be QB talks about fulfilling a dream and playing for the new UCLA OC, Norm Chow...
-by Scout.com Jan 22, 2008
VIDEO: Olson on the Bowl, Coaching
The quarterback talked about facing BYU, the offense, and getting an offensive-minded coach.
-by Scout.com Dec 19, 2007
Dorrell, Olson At Practice Tuesday
Both the head coach and the quarterback comment about Olson's status for the Oregon game...
-by Scout.com Nov 21, 2007
VIDEO: Olson After the Scrimmage
The starting QB talks about how the offense was intendedly conservative, but that it's clicking...
-by Scout.com Aug 19, 2007
VIDEO: Olson Throws in Practice
Check out the starting quarterback Ben Olson throwing to various receivers in practice Tuesday...
-by Scout.com Aug 8, 2007
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Ben Olson
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 205 40: 4.65
Position: QB
Date of Birth: 02/28/1983
Year: Class of 2002
High School: Thousand Oaks HS
(Thousand Oaks, CA)
College: UCLA

2002 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: QB Pos Rank: #3 Pos Rating:


Biography:
Does not appear to have any weaknesses as a signal caller. The big lefty has excellent feet and a strong arm. He threw for 2,907 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior while earning league MVP honors. Considered by most to be the top quarterback prospect in the country. Highest rated recruit ever at BYU. Perhaps the only BYU recruit ever who could have signed at any college in the nation that he wanted to. Listed by many as the top rated quarterback in the nation. A USA Today first-team All-American. A Parade All-American. Recruited by everyone.

Nike Camp (full list):
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 205
40-Yard Dash: 4.65
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.14
Vertical Jump: 35.4"
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Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
BYU Verbal Yes   None
Stanford No Interest Yes   None  
UCLA No Interest Yes   None  
USC No Interest Yes   None