
Olano is a high-floor, clutch-leg kicker who already proved he can swing big games
In the 2025 season, David Olano gave Illinois reliable scoring with an 87.0% field-goal rate, a perfect 44-for-44 on extra points, and a walk-off Music City Bowl winner against Tennessee—classic clutch-kicker stuff. He’s valued for consistency from mid-range, clean mechanics, and poise under pressure, which makes him the kind of specialist coaches trust when the margins get tiny. The downside: he entered the transfer portal in January 2026, so fit and availability now matter as much as leg talent.






