Oliver, 6-0, 182 pounds, helped Harding Academy to a 15-0 record and the Class 3A state title after recording a team-high 87 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 6 interceptions and a recovered fumble as a sophomore before transferring to Searcy.
He also had 5 kickoff returns for 136 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Kenny Simpson was named Searcy’s coach on June 11 after spending nine seasons at Southside Batesville. He’s only seen last year’s game film and a few summer workouts since July 6, but he knows Oliver is a talent.
“High IQ football player who wants to be coached.