Brock Olivo
American football player and coach
Born
June 24th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions. Transitioned to coaching and contributed to various collegiate programs. Notable for coaching special teams at the college level, including a position at the University of Colorado.
Played for the Kansas City Chiefs
Played for the Detroit Lions
Coached special teams at the University of Colorado
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