Rusty Olsen was drafted No. 234 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Washington. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #234
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Rusty Olsen came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Washington
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 234
Who came off the board on either side of Rusty Olsen.
Baylor
Kentucky
Nebraska
Washington State
Washington in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rusty Olsen in the 1981 NFL Draft
Rusty Olsen is a Defensive end out of Washington selected No. 234 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Washington has produced 191 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Rusty Olsen drafted?
Rusty Olsen was selected No. 234 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/rusty-olsen.
What college did Rusty Olsen play for?
Rusty Olsen played college football at Washington in the Big Ten. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Rusty Olsen's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/rusty-olsen.