Jersey #: 2 (2020), 17 (2019), 86 (2018)

Weight: 188 (2020), 185 (2019), 170 (2018)

2019: Blossomed into one of the Big Ten and nation’s top wide receivers as a true sophomore in 2019, finishing as the team leader in receiving yards (849), yards per catch (17.3) and touchdowns (12) … caught at least one pass in 13 of 14 games … made his mark on special teams, too, blocking a punt vs. Indiana … was a third team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and media … had a career-high 139 yards receiving on four catches against Rutgers … hauled in two TD receptions versus Northwestern, Wisconsin and Miami (Ohio) … caught a critical 28-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of a 28-17 Big Ten East Division clinching win over Penn State … named a “champion” a team-high 11 times in 2019 and was the player of the game following a win over Miami (Ohio).

2019 Media Guide: Chris Olave was a difference-maker as a true freshmen for the Buckeyes in 2018, making a name for himself as a big-play wide receiver and on special teams … after catching two passes over the first nine games, Olave hauled in 10 catches for 178 yards and three touchdowns in the final five contests … on one of the biggest stages in college football, Olave caught two touchdowns and blocked a punt that led to a touchdown in the 62-39 win over No. 4 Michigan … his TD receptions against the Wolverines where each from 24-yards out … a week later in the Big Ten championship game, Olave had a career-high five catches for 79 yards and a TD to help the Buckeyes defeat No. 21 Northwestern, 45-24 … he finished the year with a final stat line of 12 catches for 197 yards, three touchdowns and a 14.1 yards-per-catch average … is exploring majors in management & industry.

High School: Chris Olave earned a four-star rating from 247Sports … he finished his senior season in record-breaking fashion as he caught 93 passes for a San Diego Section-record 1,764 yards and 26 touchdowns as Mission Hills went 12-1 … played for head coach Chris Hauser … ranked as the nation’s No. 54 wide receiver by 247Spsorts.com … a three-sport athlete who also played basketball and ran track, Olave has run a 10.8 100-meter dash and has long jumped 23-feet, six inches … caught 12 passes for 150 yards and a TD for Mission Hills in the San Diego Section Open Division championship game … Hauled in TD catches of 82 and 18 yards to go along with a 60-yard punt return TD in the quarterfinal round … sat out his junior season after transferring to Mission Hills from Eastlake High School.

Personal: Is the son of LaCausha and Raul Olave.