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American Stories: Oliver Is Riding High At Houston

Ed Oliver brings a deep passion for his city, and a skill set that is unmatched in college football history, into his final season at Houston

by Dick Weiss

The American has always done a solid job promoting its players over the past five years, but Houston’s Ed Oliver needs no introduction.

The 6-3, 290-pound All-America defensive tackle from the outskirts of Houston is arguably the best player in the country and the highest profile NFL prospect the league has ever produced.

He was Houston’s first consensus All-America selection since Andrew Ware won the Heisman Trophy with the Cougars in 1989.