Alden Olverson

Bio

Alden was enjoying a tremendous spring, making a successful move from corner to wide receiver...caught five or six passes each scrimmage and looked ready to make an impact...suffered a broken leg which will require much of the summer to heal...could be back in action in the fall...injured while he was blocking...big summer of rehab needed...if healthy, he figures to see plenty of playing time at inside receiver.

AT TECH -- (In 2008): As a cornerback, Alden saw action in all 12 games and made 23 total tackles...had 14 solo tackles, including seven in the game at FBS Western Michigan...had four tackles against Eastern Illinois in his final game on defense.

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-way standout at Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Alden was named team captain and voted first-team All-Greater Miami Conference...on defense, he had 68 total tackles with nine passes defended and four interceptions...on offense, he had 75 carries for 458 yards and four touchdowns...during his junior season, he had 52 tackles and one interception, and was named second-team all-conference...also a two-year letterman on the lacrosse team.

PERSONAL: The son of Alvert and Karla Olverson...full name is Alden Kartell Olverson...birthdate is November 23, 1989...majoring in general management.