Ted Olsen's Quiet Path to Syracuse

Ted Olsen, a redshirt junior offensive lineman from Palos Verdes Estates, CA, is quietly making his mark on Syracuse’s 2026 roster — despite never seeing game time since arriving as a walk-on. Standing 6’2” and weighing 285 lbs, Olsen’s path to Syracuse was unconventional, with offers from Elon and a visit to Army. While recruiting sites overlooked him, his resume includes a standout win in 2022 — helping IMG Academy defeat the NFL Academy in the UK. Under Coach Fran Brown, Olsen could see limited action in 2026, possibly in blowouts or Week 1 against New Hampshire. His story is a reminder that walk-ons can rise — and Syracuse fans may just be watching him carve out his role this season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41d53992a90ebad0