Career
• Played in 44 games.
• Broke up 12 passes with four interceptions.
2017
• Tallied 18 total tackles, 12 solo, as a reserve cornerback and on special teams as a member of the kickoff and punt coverage units.
• Made two or more tackles in five games.
• Recorded a season high four tackles and a tackle for loss vs. Duke (12-26) and Kent State (10-7).
• Had his lone pass breakup of the season in the Quick Lane Bowl (12-26).
• Responsible for three stops versus Eastern Illinois (9-9) and Bowling Green (10-21).
2016
• Tied for the team lead with three interceptions on the season, ranked second on the team with seven pass break-ups and recorded 29 total tackles.
• Intercepted two passes, broke up a pass and added three solo tackles in NIU’s win over Buffalo (10-22) to earn co-Defensive Player of the Week honors from Huskie coaches.
• Recorded his third interception in the season finale against Kent State (11-25), where he also broke up a pass and made two solo tackles.
• Registered four tackles in four different games, first with two solo and two assisted tackles at USF (9-10).
• Broke up a pass with his four solo tackles against San Diego State (9-17).
• Had two solo tackles, two assists and two pass break ups against Ball State (10-1).
• Made four solo tackles and broke up a pass against Central Michigan (10-15).
• Appeared in all 12 games with seven starts at cornerback for the Huskies.
2015
• Appeared in five games at cornerback.
• Recorded his first career interception against Murray State (9-12), a pick six.
• His 42-yard return for a score was NIU’s only INT-return TD in the regular season.
2014
• Appeared in all 14 games at cornerback and on special teams as a true freshman.
• Tied for second on the Huskies with four pass break-ups.
• Tallied 12 total tackles, seven solo.
• Forced a fumble and had a career-high two pass breakups at Northwestern (9-6).
• Recorded his first career tackle for loss at Eastern Michigan (10-25).
• Had a career-high five tackles in the MAC Championship Game victory over Bowling Green (12-5).
High School
• Racked up 144 tackles, 33 pass breakups and three interceptions in three seasons.
• Earned first team all-area honors following his senior season.
• Made 55 tackles, 48 solo, with 15 pass breakups and three blocked kicks in 2013.
• His defense allowed just 18.6 points and 139.8 yards passing per game.
• Named first team all-district as a junior.
• Compiled 60 tackles, broke up 12 passes, forced two fumbles and intercepted three passes in 2012.
• Awarded the defensive back MVP award at the Next Level Athlete Top 100 Showcase.
• Posted 29 tackles and six pass breakups as a sophomore.
Personal
• Born Oct. 25, 1995, in Allen, Texas.
• Son of Mayomi and Patrice Olootu.
• Business administration major.
OLOOTU'S CAREER GAME HIGHS
Total Tackles: 4 (5x) (last: Kent State 10-7-17)
Tackles for Loss: 1 (Kent State 10-7-17)
Pass Break-Ups: 2 (Ball State 10-1-16)
Interceptions: 2 (Ohio State 10-22-16)
Long INT Return: 42, vs. Murray State, 9-12-15
Forced Fumbles: 1, at Northwestern, 9-12-15
Touchdowns: 1, vs. Murray State, 9-12-15
