With a year at defensive back under his belt, Olsen will look to compete for increased playing time as a senior ... is a candidate to be a contributor on special teams as well.

2010: Made only appearance of the season in SoCon championship-clinching rout over No. 4 Wofford ... did not record any statistics.

2009: Saw action in five games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker ... made two tackles on special teams in each of the first two contests of the year versus East Carolina and McNeese State.

2008: Saw action in just two games ... logged tackles in both of his appearances — vs. Jacksonville and at Chattanooga.

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Tallied 63 tackles, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, an interception, a sack and seven tackles for loss as a senior ... played both linebacker and offensive guard ... a two-time all-county selection at guard ... also earned Atlanta Journal-Constitution all-area accolades ... honored as the DeKalb County Coaches’ Association Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week during the 2006 season ... went to same high school as former standout ASU wide receiver Dexter Jackson ... coached by James Teter.

Personal: Full name is Brandon Chase Olsen... born April 27, 1989 (22 years old)... majoring in industrial design.