Olson made an initial commitment to Air Force about a month after service academies were permitted to contact the rising junior class in the summer of 2022. Two weeks ago, he announced his intentions to play at Rutgers. While I’m unaware of the details regarding Olson’s late change of plans, it’s a notable pickup for Brian Brecht’s Scarlet Knights, who bring in a sneaky good incoming class full of high 3-stars.

Although he’s an attackman for his high school team, Olson projects as a midfielder in college. As a junior, he compiled 48 goals and 37 assists (7.08 PPG) and earned All-American honors. Listed at 6’2 and 200 pounds, Olson has the type of size and physicality that make him an ideal Big 10 recruit. As a dodger, he demonstrates a tremendous feel for his defender, knowing what it takes to win his matchup and how to beat the goalie. Olson’s great at being physical when working his way to the cage, and he’s got powerful wrists that allow him to get shots off in the blink of an eye. Like most primary ball carriers once they get to college, Olson will need to adjust to not being the guy and clean up some aspects of his game, however, he’s the type of player who could develop into a steady contributor out of the midfield for Rutgers, even if it takes a year or two.

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