Merlin Olsen

Rams · DT · #75

Player OVR

Scheme OVR

Team Scheme OVR

Personal

Height

6'5"

Weight

270 lbs

Age

Years Pro

College

Utah State

Draft

Round 5, Pick 29

Contract

Cap Hit

$88,000

Salary

$6,160,000

Bonus

Length

7 yrs

Years Left

Release Penalty

Defense

Season	Team	Games	Tkl	Sacks	FF	FR	Int	TD	Def
2026	Rams	3	12	5.50	1	0	0	0	1
Career		3	12	5.5	1	0	0	0	1

Season

Defense

Season	Wk	Opponent	Tkl	Sacks	FF	Def
2026	3	@ Broncos	6	1.50	0	0
2026	2	Giants	2	2.00	1	0
2026	1	49ers	4	2.00	0	1

Core & Physical

Acceleration

Agility

Awareness

Change of Direction

Confidence

Injury

Jumping

Speed

Stamina

Strength

Toughness

Passing

Break Sack

Play Action

Deep Throw Accuracy

Medium Throw Accuracy

Throw Accuracy (Legacy)

Short Throw Accuracy

Throw on the Run

Throw Power

Throw Under Pressure

Defense

Press

Block Shedding

Finesse Moves

Hit Power

Man Coverage

Play Recognition

Power Moves

Pursuit

Tackling

Zone Coverage

Rushing

BC Vision

Break Tackle

Carrying

Juke Move

Spin Move

Stiff Arm

Trucking

Receiving

Catch in Traffic

Catching

Release

Deep Route Running

Medium Route Running

Short Route Running

Spectacular Catch

Blocking

Impact Blocking

Lead Block

Pass Block Finesse

Pass Block Power

Pass Block

Run Block Finesse

Run Block Power

Run Block

Special Teams

Kick Accuracy

Kick Power

Kick Return

Long Snap Rating

Core

Development Superstar X-Factor

Penalty Undisciplined

Clutch No

Passing

Senses Pressure Paranoid

Decision Maker Conservative

Throws Ball Away No

Throws Tight Spiral No

QB Style Pocket

Rushing

Covers The Ball Never

Fights For Extra Yards No

Predictability No

Receiving

Plays Ball In The Air Conservative

Aggressive Catch No

Possession Catch No

Run After Catch No

Catches In Traffic No

Feet In Bounds No

Drop Open Passes No

Defense

Big Hitter No

Strips Ball No

Utilizes Finesse Moves No

Utilizes Power Moves No

Utilizes Spin Move No

High Motor No

LB Style Pass Rush

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X-Factor Ability

Fearmonger

Bronze | Silver | Gold

Some pass rushers intimidate quarterbacks with their sheer presence. When they enter the zone, they can apply significant pressure on quarterbacks even while engaged with blockers.

Sack the QB

Don't allow yards

Superstar Ability

El Toro

Bronze | Silver | Gold

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to receive dominant bull rush wins when their stamina is full. This consumes a large amount of additional stamina. Upgrades with PMV, FMV, and STR.

Superstar Ability

Under Pressure

Bronze | Silver | Gold

Defenders with this ability can apply pressure to the quarterback from an improved distance. Upgrades with STR and PMV.

Superstar Ability

Interior Threat

Bronze | Silver | Gold

Defenders with this ability are more likely to use faster, more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the interior of the defense, and have more favorable disengage angles. Upgrades with TAK, PMV, and STR.

Superstar Ability

Inside Stuff

Bronze | Silver | Gold

Defenders with this ability have slightly improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping inside run plays. Upgrades with BSH, POW, and TAK.