2015 Football Roster
Olinger, Kris

Jersey Number 51
Kris Olinger
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 207
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Fruitland, Idaho
- High School:
- Fruitland HS
Bio
OREGON STATE
2015 (FRESHMAN)
2015 (FRESHMAN)
- Joined the Oregon State football program in August
- Did not play in a game using his redshirt season
- Played mostly as an inside linebacker for the scout team
- Earned nine varsity letters for the Grizzlies, three in football, four in track & field and two in basketball
- Played linebacker, running back and long snapper
- Helped Fruitland to four straight appearances in the state playoffs including a state title in 2010
- Played in the for the west team at the Shriner’s All-Star football game
- Team captain as a senior
- Earned all-state and All-Snake River Valley Conference honors at linebacker and running back
- Named a National Underclassmen Emmett MVP
- Born September 30, 1994 in Boise, Idaho
- Son of Kevin and Lana Olinger
- Has two brothers, Kole and Kody
- Enjoys hunting, fishing and camping
- Member of Future Farmers of America, STEM Club and was his school’s National Honor Society Secretary
- Lists Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers as his favorite athlete
- Chose to attend Oregon State because “OSU is the best school for my major and has a great football program”
- Has participated in numerous community service activities including Meals on Wheels, Help Them to Hope, clothing drives and more
- Plans to study agricultural management
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