28 Facts About Branden Oliver

Branden Oliver was born on May 7,1991 and is an American former professional football running back.

Branden Oliver played college football at Buffalo and signed with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

Branden Oliver played in the NFL for the Chargers and in the Alliance of American Football for the Salt Lake Stallions.

At Southridge, Branden Oliver was a two-time captain and two time letter winner for head coach Rodney Hunter.

Branden Oliver was selected to play in the North Florida vs South Florida All-Star Classic and the Dade vs Broward All-Star Game.

Branden Oliver has said that growing up in the competitive football environment of South Florida motivated him to perform to his full potential for fear of being overlooked.

Branden Oliver played college football at the University at Buffalo from 2010 to 2013.

Branden Oliver set the school record for career rushing yards, breaking a record previously held by James Starks.

Starks had predicted that Branden Oliver would break his record in 2009 when Starks was a senior and Branden Oliver was still in his redshirt year.

Branden Oliver ended his career with 4,049 career rushing yards and 33 rushing touchdowns.

Branden Oliver earned the starting running back job as a redshirt-freshman during the preseason.

Branden Oliver finished his sophomore season gaining 1,395 yards and scoring 13 touchdowns on 306 carries.

Branden Oliver caught the ball 38 times for 365 yards and no touchdowns.

However, Branden Oliver surpassed NFL running back James Starks for the Bulls single season record for most carries, rushing yards and all-purpose yards.

Branden Oliver became the first Bulls running back to gain at least 100 yards eight times in a season.

Branden Oliver suffered a grade-two MCL tear in a game against Kent State which caused him to miss five games and hindered him for four other games in the 2012 season.

Branden Oliver recorded 821 yards on 148 carries and had five rushing touchdowns.

Branden Oliver finished the season with 1,535 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, while averaging 5.0 yards a carry.

Branden Oliver personally had a stretch of seven games going over 100 rushing yards.

On September 21,2014, against the Buffalo Bills, Branden Oliver recorded his first stats, running for 11 yards on 3 carries.

Branden Oliver was named Pepsi Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week.

Branden Oliver finished the season leading all in rushing yards, attempts and touchdowns.

Branden Oliver only saw 31 carries for 108 rushing yards in eight games the 2015 season.

Branden Oliver's playing time was adversely affected by the Chargers' selection of Melvin Gordon in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft as well as a foot injury which caused him to miss eight weeks of the season.

On January 12,2019, Branden Oliver signed with the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football, eventually making the final roster.

Branden Oliver was placed on injured reserve on March 8,2019.

In four games played prior to injury, Branden Oliver earned 210 yards on 54 rushes, caught six passes for 35 yards, and scored both a touchdown and a rushing two-point convert.

Branden Oliver opted back in to his contract on January 12,2021.