2012 • JUNIOR SEASON: Played in nine games, starting the first six and final three at left tackle • missed four straight games in the middle of the season with an injury • earned his third varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Provided protection at UNLV as Minnesota totaled a season-high 478 yards (209 rushing, 269 passing) • helped pave the way for the Gophers to rush for a season-high 240 yards against New Hampshire • part of a protection unit that allowed Minnesota to pass for 217 yards and four touchdowns vs. Western Michigan • blocked for an offense that rushed for 222 yards vs. Texas Tech.
2011 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in all 12 games and had 10 starts at left tackle • earned second varsity letter • named Academic All-Big Ten. Game-by-Game: Started at left tackle in season-opener at USC • helped produce offensive output of five yards per play vs. Trojans • started at left tackle against New Mexico State and helped lead way to season-high 419 yards of total offense • helped pave way for Gophers' 236 yards rushing in win over Miami (Ohio) • started at left tackle against North Dakota State • started at left tackle at Michigan • started at left tackle at Purdue • made 15th career start at left tackle vs. Nebraska • started at left tackle vs. Iowa • started at left tackle at Michigan State • part of protection unit that allowed Gophers to pass for season-high 295 yards vs. Spartans • started his 18th career game at left tackle vs. Wisconsin • saw action as a reserve against Northwestern • part of an offensive line that paved the way for a season-high 269 yards rushing vs. the Wildcats • saw action at left tackle against Illinois.
2010 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Started eight games in 2010 at left tackle • earned first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Earned the start in the season-opening, 24-17 win at Middle Tennessee State • offense accounted for school record 45:34 of possession time,accounted for 27 first downs and 281 rushing yards vs. Blue Raiders • started in losses to South Dakota, Southern California and Northern Illinois • saw action in loss to Northwestern • returned to starting lineup vs. Wisconsin, Purdue and Penn State • saw action as a reserve vs. Ohio State • started in the loss at Michigan State.
2009: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Mahtomedi High School • helped lead the Mahotmedi Zephyrs to a Class 4A state runner-up finish as a junior in 2007 • earned 2008 first-team all-state honors from the Associated Press, St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Minnesota Football Coaches Association • also earned all-metro honors from the Minneapolis Star Tribune • was named honorable mention all-state by the Associated Press following his junior season • was a three-year starter for the Zephyrs • anchored an offensive line that paved the way for a back-to-back 2,000-yard rusher • three-year letterwinner for the Zephyrs • named his team's most valuable lineman as a junior and senior • served as a team captain in 2008 • coached by Dave Muetzel.
PERSONAL: Born October 5, 1990 • son of Ed and Kelly Olson • business and marketing education major • following his father's footsteps at Minnesota • Ed Sr. played for the Gophers from 1980-82 • played in the 2007 Prep Bowl, alongside his younger brother Tom, who is also an offensive lineman for the Gophers.
