David Olano

Updated prior to the Rutgers game Pronunciation: oh-LAW-noh Big Ten Logo white Two-Time All-Big Ten 2025 JUNIOR 2025 All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (media) Academic All-Big Ten Starting kicker for all 12 regular-season games Hit 17 of 20 attempts (.850) with a long of 44 yards and connected on 41 of 41 extra point attempts through the end of the regular season Enters the Music City Bowl ranked #33 nationally in field goal percentage (.850), #37 in field goals per game (1.42), #43 points per game (7.7), and #44 total points scored (92) Hit at least one FG in 11 of 12 game this season - with 12 consecutive makes from Week 2 at Duke through Week 9 at Washington, to tie for the second-longest streak in Illini history - before missing his lone attempt in the Illini's Week 10 win vs. Rutgers (11/1/25) Tied the Illinois record for field goals in a game with five at Purdue (10/4/25) 19 point (5 FG, 4 XP) vs. Purdue (10/4/25) are the most in the league this season. 2024 SOPHOMORE All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (Coaches) Academic All-Big Ten Starting kicker for all 12 regular-season games Fifth in the Big Ten for field goal percentage (85.0) and sixth in field goals per game (1.42) during the regular season Seventh in the Big Ten and 32nd in the nation in field goals made (16) during the regular season Career-long 50-yard field goal against #19 Kansas (9/7/24) 17-for-20 on field goals, including 16-for-18 inside of 50 yards and 12-for-12 inside of 40 yards Career-most 3-3 on field goal attempts vs. #19 Kansas (9/7/24) and vs. Purdue (10/12/24) Career-best 6-6 against EIU (8/29/24) 2023 FRESHMAN Played in nine games as Illinois' kickoff specialist HIGH SCHOOL Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals Position ranks: #3 (247), #27 (ESPN) State ranks: #27 (ESPN), #55 (247) No. 3 kicker in the nation according to Sailer Kicking No. 10 kicker in the nation according to Kohl’s Kicking 50-yard field goal at the All-American Bowl in the Alamodome was the longest in the event's history Played for head coach Sean Drendel at Naperville North High School Two-year letterwinner DuPage Valley Conference Special Teams Player of the Year All-DuPage Valley Conference first team All-area Two-time Academic All-DuPage Valley Conference PERSONAL Born on September 24, 2004 Son of Gustavo and Patty Olano One brother, Pablo Brother played football for two years at the University of Mount Olive Chose Illinois because, “It was the perfect fit for me. It took my first visit to know that Illinois was where I felt like at home. The culture and program that they are building there is unlike any others and I feel like they can develop me the best as a player and also a person.” Majoring in recreation, sport, and tourism RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available. Related Headlines Related Press Clips Related Videos Related Photos STATISTICS Season: 2025 HISTORICAL PLAYER INFORMATION 2022-23 Freshman K 5'11" 165 lbs 24 2023 Freshman K 5'11" 170 lbs 24 2024 Sophomore K 5'11" 180 lbs 24 2025 Junior K 5'11" 180 lbs Footer