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    Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Chris Olave

    Julie MillerBy Julie MillerSeptember 26, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Chris Olave
    (Credit: Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)
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    This week’s Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight will focus on a rookie  –  Chris Olave!

    Chris Olave is a Buckeye alum!

    At The Ohio State, the wide-receiver Olave holds the record for the most career TD receptions – 35! He also graduated with 2,700 rushing yards. Those stats along with his speed and consistently high percentage of completed catches made him a desirable draft pick.

    Chris Olave Buckeye
    (Credit: Joe Maiorana/USA TODAY Sports)

    Chris Olave in the draft:

    During the draft the saints traded up to choose Olave – their first selection. Olave was drafted in the 1st round, and was the 11th pick overall. He also is the first Hispanic player to be drafted in 2022.

    Chris Olave - Draft
    (Credit: Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)

    Chris Olave as a New Orleans Saint:

    Olave has proven to be an much needed addition. It doesn’t even seem like he is a rookie!

    In week 3, Olave is one of Jameis Winston’s top targets – He racked up 9 receptions, and 147 yards on Sunday’s game. Stats that made him a Saint’s stud, not dud. 

    Chris Olave - mid catch
    Another incredible catch in the Saints-Panthers game on Sunday

    Chris Olave off the field:

    Chris Olave doesn’t talk about his personal life often.

    We do know he gives back – he hosted a football camp at his High School alma mater, Mission Hills High in San Marcos, CA.

    Chris Olave - camp
    Chris Olave hosting a football camp in California. (Credit: Ana Ramirez/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    We also know Chris is strongly connected to his family. They are his inspiration to succeed on the field. He speaks of his love for his brothers and parents. He acknowledged his parents have done so much for him.

    Chris Olave - Parents
    Pictured above is Chris Olave’s parents, LaCausha and Raul Olave, supporting Chris’s brother, Isiah – a defensive back for UC-Davis (Credit: Twitter/@oulyolave)

    Olave’s parents actually moved the family mid-way through Chris’s high school career because Chris and his brother, Josh, weren’t meeting the high academic standards his parents expected. No video games even!  It has paid off. Isiah Olave played for UC-Davis, and Josh Olave plays as a cornerback for Weber State University.

    Chris Olave - brothers
    Chris Olave pictured with his brothers Josh and Isiah. They are both accomplished football players in their own right.

    Chris Olave in the future?

    Chris has a heart for his family, and already focuses on giving back.  He is definitely a role model.

    It will be exciting to follow Olave’s bright future in the NFL.

    #OhioStateBuckeyes Chris Olave Hispanic Heritage Month Isiah Olave Jameis Winston Josh Olave New Orleans New Orleans Saints Ohio State Buckeyes UC Davis Weber State
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    Julie Miller has been a writer at Gridiron Heroics since July of 2022. She is an Epidemiologist with a focus on the intersection between sports and science. In result, Julie writes about sports injuries. She also enjoys writing about the history of football, and football affiliated true crime.

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