Tobias Oliver
 Oliver in 2019 | |
| No. 8 – New York Giants | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 22, 1999 Warner Robins, Georgia |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Northside (Warner Robins, Georgia) |
| College: | Georgia Tech (2017–2021) |
Tobias Oliver (born June 22, 1999) is an American football cornerback. He played college football at Georgia Tech.[1]
Early years
Oliver attended Northside High School. He was a three year starter and team captain. He played football and basketball.[2] Oliver was rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com.[3][1] He helped lead his team to a state championship as a sophomore in 2014 and an appearance in the state semifinals as a senior in 2016.[1] Oliver amassed 3,785 passing yards and 3,218 rushing yards during his time at Northside.[1][4] While at Northside, he was rivals with Jake Fromm, who played at Houston County High School.[5][6]
College career
He began his college career as a quarterback.
During his redshirt freshman season in 2018, Oliver appeared in 12 games. On October 25 at Virginia Tech, Oliver started his first game in a 49–28 victory for Georgia Tech.[7][8] Oliver's next start was on August 29 against No. 1 Clemson.[9][10]
In 2019, he switched to wide receiver, and in 2020, switched again to cornerback.
In December 2021, he announced he would enter the 2022 NFL Draft.[11]
Professional career
In May 2022, he was invited to minicamp with the New York Giants.[12]
See also
- List of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets starting quarterbacks
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football statistical leaders
References
- ^ a b c d "Tobias Oliver". Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. June 19, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ "2019 Georgia Tech Football Information Guide". Issuu. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ "Tobias Oliver, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Dual-Threat Quarterback". 247Sports. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
- ^ Sugiura, Ken. "To Tobias Oliver's high-school coach, Thursday looked familiar". ajc. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
- ^ Sudge, Brandon (December 12, 2016). "Northside's Oliver looks ahead to career at Georgia Tech". Macon.
- ^ "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate: Jake Fromm and Tobias Oliver rivalry in high school". WMAZ. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ Wood, Norm. "Georgia Tech mauls Hokies on the ground, cruises to 49-28 win". dailypress.com. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ "Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Live Score and Stats - October 25, 2018 Gametracker". CBSSports.com. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
- ^ Schwartz, Matt (September 4, 2019). "Player Focus: Tobias Oliver - Week 1". From The Rumble Seat. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "Clemson vs. Georgia Tech score: No. 1 Tigers make statement in trouncing Yellow Jackets in opener". CBSSports.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ Sugiura, Ken. "Georgia Tech's Tobias Oliver will forgo final season to enter NFL draft" – via AJC.com.
- ^ Sugiura, Ken. "Tobias Oliver, Bruce Jordan-Swilling receive minicamp invitations" – via AJC.com.