Nate Olson
Nate Olson
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🏈 College Football Rising Prospect Card 🏈
Name:
Nate Olson
Nate
Olson
6'5" | 238 lbs | DL
Mount Desert Island | 2026
State
New E
Region: New England
Class: 2026
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 180 lbs
Position: Defensive Back
School: Avon Old Farms
Showcase Performance: May 12, 2025
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Nate Olson
Nate
Olson
6'5" | 238 lbs | DL
Mount Desert Island | 2026
State
New E
is a rising star in the New England region! Keep an eye on this talented DB as he continues to showcase his skills on the field! 🌟
Instinctive Playmaker: Reacts quickly to plays developing
Field Vision: Exceptional awareness and anticipation
Versatility: Capable of playing center field or deep half
Ball Skills: Strong catching ability and awareness in coverage
Athleticism: Good leaping ability to high point the ball
Competitive Edge: Able to take the ball away from taller receivers
Footwork: Quick foot speed for agile movements
Pre-Showcase Offers:
Columbia
Army
UMass
Monmouth
Air Force
Fordham
Old Dominion
Post-Showcase Offers:
Albany
Bucknell
Dartmouth
Colgate
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Read EvaluationRoger Silva | Prep Redzone Scout
Current Ranking: #37 Overall, #2 Defensive Back in New England.
Nate Olson
Nate
Olson
6'2" | 180 lbs | DB
Avon Old Farms | 2026
State
New E
has consistently impressed on the field, earning his current ranking as the #2 defensive back in New England for the class of 2026. Standing at 6’2″ and 180 pounds, he possesses an excellent blend of physical attributes and instincts that sets him apart as a top prospect.
Recent verbal offers from prestigious programs like Columbia, Army, UMass, Monmouth, Air Force, and Fordham reflect his growing reputation. His quick reaction times and superior field awareness make him a key player in run-support scenarios. Olson’s ability to cover ground effectively allows him to play center field and deeper zones confidently.
Moreover, his ball skills and leaping ability are noteworthy; he often high-points the ball, demonstrating a knack for competing against taller receivers. His footwork is advanced for his age, enabling him to maintain fluid movement and react adeptly during plays.
Overall, Olson’s combination of talent and work ethic places him firmly within the Top 100 prospects in New England, and he appears poised for continued growth and development as he progresses in his football career.
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Nate Olson
Nate
Olson
6'2" | 180 lbs | DB
Avon Old Farms | 2026
State
New E
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Read EvaluationRoger Silva | Prep Redzone Scout
Absolutely! Here’s an enthusiastic prospect introduction paragraph for Nate Olson:
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Meet Nate Olson, a standout player from Mount Desert Island High School in Maine, class of 2026! At an impressive 6’5″ and 245 pounds, Nate’s size and athleticism makes him a thrilling prospect to watch. Currently playing linebacker, he showcases with dominant clips that suggest a future as a down defensive tackle at the collegiate level. His film is electrifying—he brings an undeniable physicality and a strong desire to dominate on the field! Although he needs to refine his pad level when tackling and coming off the ball, there’s no doubt that with the right coaching and development, Nate has all the makings of a formidable force in college football. Keep an eye on him; his potential is sky-high! For a glimpse of his on-field prowess, check out his highlight film here: [Nate Olson‘s Highlight Reel](Highlights) He will be ranked during the next New England Region ranking update in March 2025.
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Read EvaluationVic Castillo | Prep Redzone Scout
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- 6’2, 180 | 2026
- 3.8 GPA
- holds one FBS offer out of UMass.
His skill set, size, and responsibilities all rival Shane Olson Shane Olson 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Avon Old | 2026 State New E ‘s of course, both recently ranking inside the top five at their positions. Now at Avon Old Farms, formerly out of The Rivers School, the Winged Beavers have added two top-five DBs, both of which would likely rank high among 2026 classmates once they are moved. I’ve been fond of Olson’s game for some time, I got the chance to take a peek at his most recent tape posted just over a month ago. Olson was injured, which explains his relatively short tape, yet the prospect didn’t allow a catch in the two-and-a-half games played. TRS deployed many sets without a deep safety, rather having Olson flow down to the slot, outside slot against trip sets. Absurd confidence to station this ballhawk closer to the LOS. You can trust Olson to both help in run support and track the opposing team’s primary wideout. The competition level is going to skyrocket, Olson is likely to handle it well. Easily could have secured three/four interceptions throughout his junior season derailed by injury.
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Read EvaluationVic Castillo | Prep Redzone Scout
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- true 2025
- 6’2, 175
- 3.8 GPA
- fantastic self-reported testing numbers.
- All-ISL Honorable Mention as a sophomore
Not much tape from this Fall, sadly. Has a 19-second clip of himself setting the edge, coming down from his safety spot, and securing a one-on-one tackle in the open field. His 2022 tape is what led to this ranking, more clips like this will likely keep him there so long as production continues throughout the Fall. One of the better safeties all of New England has to offer, yet can open up his game and serve as an in-the-box safety and help in run support or serve as your number-one corner option outside the numbers. One of my favorite prospects, one who exemplifies versatility along with desirable size, Nate Olson debuted inside the top five at his position this past update, not many can say they’ve done that on our site.
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