Seth Olsen (born December 17, 1985) is a former

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who played in the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fourth round of the

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Early years

He played for

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located in Omaha, Nebraska for Head Coach Fred Petito who also produced Heisman Trophy Winner

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. Seth excelled on the football field and was a First-team All-Stater in his junior and senior seasons. He was also a High School Parade All-American. Led his team to 3 consecutive undefeated conference seasons and appeared in the State Championship game in his junior and senior seasons. Won the 2003 State Championship. Earned EA sports All-American status. Teammate at Iowa with former Millard North players Adam Shada and

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College career

Seth played four years for the

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after redshirting his freshman year. He played Right Guard. He earned First-team All-American Honors by Rivals.com. In his redshirt freshman season saw action in nearly every game and was named to the freshman all conference team. In his sophomore year saw action in first couple games before moving to right guard and starting every game after that. Named the Next man in Award on offense. Started every game at right guard in 2007 and was named All-Big 10 honorable mention. In his senior year in 2008 started every game at right guard and was named First-team All-American Honors by Rivals.com.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

The Broncos selected Olsen in the fourth round (132nd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. On July 23, 2009, Olsen signed a four-year, $2.615 million contract with a $414,120 signing bonus. His base salary was $310,000 in 2009, $395,000 in 2010, $480,000 in 2011, and $565,000 in 2012. Olsen was waived during final cuts on September 4, 2010.

Minnesota Vikings

After being released by the Broncos, he was subsequently signed by the

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to their practice squad. He was waived on September 10, 2011.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 12, he was claimed off waivers by the

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. Olsen made his first start against the

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during week 8 of the

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at left

Second stint with Vikings

Olsen signed with the

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/ref> Olsen was released from the Vikings after reaching an injury settlement on September 9, 2013.

References

External links

Indianapolis Colts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Olsen, Seth 1985 births Living people Players of American football from Omaha, Nebraska American football offensive guards Iowa Hawkeyes football players Denver Broncos players Minnesota Vikings players Indianapolis Colts players People from Willmar, Minnesota