Last Chance U’s Ronald Ollie Signs Raiders Contract After Tryout with OAK

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Ronald Ollie was one of the biggest stars of Last Chance U, and now he is officially on an NFL team after signing a deal with the Oakland Raiders Monday:

The defensive tackle wasn’t taken in the 2019 NFL draft but was invited to tryout with the team during the rookie minicamp last weekend, per Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Ollie found fame when he was featured on the Netflix documentary, which chronicled a football season at East Mississippi Community College.

Although his rise through the ranks makes a great story, he also showed over the past few years that he could be an impact player on the field.

After transferring to Nicholls State, he appeared in 22 games over the course of two seasons, finishing 2018 with five sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss.

The 22-year-old also showcased his athleticism during his pro day, including a 40-yard dash time of 4.87 seconds:

At 6’2″, 292 pounds, Ollie has good size and the skill set necessary to be a valuable player on the defensive line.

Considering the Raiders finished last season dead last in sacks with just 13, they could use all the help they can find on the defensive line.