2024: Olsen, who enrolled at USC in the spring of 2024 after graduating a semester early from high school, will compete for playing time at tight end as a true freshman in 2024.

HIGH SCHOOL: Olsen, a four-star recruit, was rated as the No. 1 player in the state of Oregon by On3 and ESPN, No. 2 by Rivals and No. 3 by 247Sports. He was touted as the No. 13 tight end in the country by ESPN, No. 15 On3, No. 23 by Rivals and No. 33 by ESPN. He was ranked 200^th on the ESPN 300 list.

Olsen is the statistical leader in two Lakeridge (Ore.) HS football records: career receptions (119) and career yards (2,303). As a senior, he tallied 36 receptions for 650 yards (18.1 avg.) with 11 TDs helping Lakeridge finish 5^th in the state, the team's best finish in a decade. He earned 2023 Oregon All-State 6A First Team and 2023 All-Three Rivers League First Team honors. He was also selected to the 2023 Preseason All-State Team.

As a junior in 2022, he recorded 32 receptions for 578 yards (18.1 avg.) with 9 TDs. He was named to the 2022 Oregon All-State 6A Second Team and 2022 All-Three Rivers League First Team. Additionally, he was invited to compete at the 2022 National Combine at the All-American Bowl.

As a sophomore in 2021, he collected 28 receptions for 727 yards (26.0 avg.) and 7 TDs. Additionally, he rushed for 3 yards on 2 carries (1.5 avg.). He was named an Oregon All-State Honorable Mention and to the 2021 All-Three Rivers League First Team.

As a freshman, he collected 22 receptions for 347 yards (15.8 avg.) and 4 TDs and earned placement on the 2020-21 All-Three Rivers League First Team.

A multisport-athlete, Olsen also competes in baseball, basketball and track and field.

PERSONAL: He is majoring in Communication at USC.

Joey Olsen