Edward Oliver is an American football defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Bills selected him with the 9th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has made 208 tackles as of the fifth week of the 2024 season, along with 25 sacks. As a rookie, he earned a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team for his performance in the 2019 season. In 2023, he signed a four-year $68 million contract extension with the Bills.
Oliver played collegiate football for the Houston Cougars, representing the University of Houston from 2016 to 2018. According to the University of Houston’s website, he earned the Outland Trophy and received the AAC Defensive Player of the Year award in 2017. He was also a two-time Consensus All-American in 2017 and 2018 while also securing the Bill Willis Trophy in 2016. Before committing to Houston, Oliver played football for Westfield High School in Houston. He received a five-star recruit rating from ESPN, Rivals, Scout, and 247Sports, and was ranked as the No. 1 defensive tackle in the state of Texas by Scout.
What is Ed Oliver’s 40 time?
According to the official NFL website and NFL Combine Results, Oliver completed the 40-yard dash in 4.73 seconds and the 20-yard split in 2.78 seconds at his 2019 Pro Day. He recorded a vertical leap of 36 inches and a broad jump of 10 feet at the 2019 NFL Combine as well.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.22 seconds |
| Vertical Jump | 36 in |
| Bench Press | 32 reps |
| Power Throw | 41 (via ESPN) |
| SPARQ Rating | 105.63 (via ESPN) |
Ed Oliver’s Physical Attributes
| Age | 26 years |
| Weight | 287 lb (130 kg) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Ed Oliver’s Height
Oliver stands 6 feet 1 inches (1.85 m) tall, according to the Buffalo Bills official website.
Ed Oliver’s Weight
Oliver’s approximate weight is 287 lb or 130 kg.
Ed Oliver’s Age
Oliver is 26 years old, as of October 2024. He was born on December 12, 1997, in Marksville, Louisiana.
FAQs on Ed Oliver
A. Ed Oliver was selected by the Buffalo Bills as the 9th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
A. Ed Oliver wears jersey number 91, representing the Buffalo Bills in the NFL.
A. Ed Oliver plays as a football defensive tackle.
A. Ed Oliver holds American nationality.
