Ed Oliver, DT, Houston. Ranked #4 overall on the 2019 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Buffalo drafted him in Round 1, pick 9.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
80STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | BUF | 10-6 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 53% | 71 |
| '20 | BUF | 13-3 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 54% | 73 |
| '21 | BUF | 11-6 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 58% | 77 |
| '22 | BUF | 13-3 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 59% | 79 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 30 | 42 | 78 | 56% | 75 | |
| '23 | BUF | 11-6 | 14 | 16 | 25 | 72% | 94 |
| '24 | BUF | 13-4 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 66% | 89 |
| '25 | BUF | 12-5 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 60% | 80 |
| Career | — | 56 | 76 | 125 | 61% | 80 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2019 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'1 ⅞"
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Frame profile.
Weight
287 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.75"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2019 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
N/A
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
36"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
120"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
32 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Selected 9th overall, Ed Oliver has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of DTs from the 2019 draft class.