Jake Olson became one of the stories of the 2017 season on the opening Saturday, when he entered USC’s opener to serve as a deep snapper for an extra point in the waning moments of a win over Western Michigan.
Which would not otherwise be a story except for the fact that Olson is legally blind.
Olson’s athletic ability extends far beyond his ability to accurately snap a football, as he showcased last month.
USC blind long snapper @JakeOlson61 never ceases to amaze. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/Qo7Q4Wr9Hp
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) December 28, 2017
With Sam Darnold now off to the NFL, Olson has thrown his name in the ring of those vying to become USC’s next quarterback.
Officially entering my name into the 2018 QB competition! @USC_Athletics @USCCoachHelton @FinkMattfink @jtdaniels06 pic.twitter.com/4n0FP0Qore
— Jake Olson (@JakeOlson61) January 22, 2018
After displaying his ability to snap and throw the football, his next step needs to be to kick the pigskin.