Qadree Waymond Ollison (born September 8, 1996) is an American professional

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. He played

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for the

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and was selected by the

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in the fifth round of the

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Early life

Ollison attended and played

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College career

Ollison attended and played

at Pittsburgh.

Statistics

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Ollison was drafted by the

in the fifth round (152nd overall) of the

. In the Week 11 matchup against the

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, Ollison scored from two yards out on his first career rushing attempt during the second quarter of the 29–3 win. During Week 12 against the

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, Ollison scored his second career

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. As a rookie, he appeared in eight games and recorded 22 carries for 50 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. On September 2, 2021, Ollison was waived by the Falcons and re-signed to the

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. He was promoted to the active roster on December 11. During the Week 18 matchup against the

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, he scored his fifth career touchdown on a 19-yard rushing attempt in the 30–20 loss. On March 28, 2022, Ollison re-signed with the Falcons. He was waived on August 30.

Dallas Cowboys

On September 1, 2022, Ollison was signed to the

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practice squad. The signing reunited him with

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Dan Quinn, who was his

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with the Falcons. On October 29, 2022, he was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. On November 12, 2022, he was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. On December 29, 2022, he was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 22, 2023.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On February 13, 2023, Ollison signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was released on August 29, 2023, as a part of the team’s final roster cuts.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 2, 2023, Ollison was signed to the practice squad of the

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. He was released on December 11, 2023.

BC Lions

On January 14, 2025, Ollison signed with the

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of the

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(CFL). He was released on May 14, 2025.

References

External links

Pittsburgh Panthers bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ollison, Qadree 1996 births Living people American football running backs Canadian football running backs Atlanta Falcons players Dallas Cowboys players Jacksonville Jaguars players Pittsburgh Panthers football players Players of American football from New York (state) Players of Canadian football from New York (state) Sportspeople from Niagara Falls, New York Pittsburgh Steelers players BC Lions players Canisius High School alumni