Greg Olsen ( American football ) Gregory Olsen ( born March 11 , 1985 in Wayne , New Jersey ) is an American football tight end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft . He played college football at the University of Miami . Early years . Olsen grew up in Wayne , New Jersey and attended Wayne Hills High School , where he played football under his father Chris Olsen , Sr . As a high school senior he was one of three finalists for the Gatorade Player of the Year award along with former Miami Hurricane teammate Kyle Wright . He was a " USA Today " First - Team All - American as a senior in 2002 . He finished his career with 73 receptions for 1 , 474 yards , and a school - record 27 touchdowns . He played in the 2003 U . S . Army All - American Bowl . He also played basketball on the varsity level for three years . College career . Olsen originally enrolled at the University of Notre Dame but transferred as a freshman to the University of Miami in 2003 . In 2003 , Olsen was on the Hurricanes ' scout team before suffering a shoulder injury and was redshirted . He became the starter of the Miami Hurricanes in his sophomore season in 2005 after Kevin Everett was drafted in the third round by the Buffalo Bills . In his career he totaled 87 receptions for 1215 yards and six touchdowns . 7th Floor Crew involvement . Olsen was one of the players that participated in the University of Miami ' s rap group , the 7th Floor Crew , under the pseudonym " G - Reg " . Many media sources ridiculed Olsen for his involvement in the group , which earned national notoriety for their sexually explicit and vulgar lyrics . Olsen addressed the media about the issue almost a week after the draft . He apologized for his actions and stated he had moved on . Professional career . Chicago Bears . The Chicago Bears selected Olsen as the 31st overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft . He signed a five - year contract with the team on July 3 , which made him the first of the draft ' s top sixty - four picks to come to terms with their team . Olsen sustained a knee injury during the Bears ' final preseason game in 2007 , and consequently , he missed the team ' s first two games while recovering . He made his NFL debut on September 23 , 2007 against the Dallas Cowboys , catching two passes for twenty - eight yards . Olsen caught his first touchdown two weeks later during a Week 5 match - up against the Green Bay Packers . Olsen finished the season with 39 receptions for 391 yards and two touchdowns . Olsen saw his playing time increase during his second season . He started 7 of 16 games , making 54 receptions for 574 yards and five touchdowns . He led the team in receiving touchdowns , while finishing second in receptions and receiving yards . Olsen was selected as a second alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl . Chicago ' s Comcast SportsNet named Olsen the Bears Player of the Year . In 2009 , Olsen quickly developed a rapport with Jay Cutler , whom the Bears had acquired from the Denver Broncos . Olsen and Cutler connected for 60 receptions , for 612 yards , and eight touchdowns . He led the Bears in receptions and touchdowns , while finishing behind Devin Hester for most receiving yards . Before the 2010 season the Bears fired Ron Turner and hired Mike Martz as offensive coordinator . His numbers dropped compared to his 2008 and 2009 seasons , as he recorded 41 receptions for 404 yards , and 5 touchdowns . However , Olsen helped the Bears win their first 2011 playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks , catching three passes for 113 yards and one touchdown . Carolina Panthers . On July 28 , 2011 , Olsen was traded to the Carolina Panthers for a 2012 third round draft pick . During his first year with Carolina , Olsen was targeted by Cam Newton on 45 receptions for 540 yards . He also recorded 5 touchdowns . Personal life . Olsen ' s older brother , Chris Jr . , played quarterback for the University of Virginia in Charlottesville , Virginia . His brother also tried out for a spot on the Bears ' roster , during their rookie mini - camp in May 2007 , but was not offered a contract . Olsen founded Receptions For Research : The Greg Olsen Foundation in 2009 , which helps fund cancer research . Greg ’ s mom , Sue , is an 11 - year cancer survivor and the inspiration for his foundation . One of his fundraising events includes Kicks for a Cure Kickball Tournament , the world ’ s largest charity kickball tournament . The large scale event is held annually each summer in Chicago ’ s Grant Park and hosts over 1 , 000 people . Kickball teams compete and have fun in an effort to raise money for cancer research . Greg and his wife Kara welcomed a baby boy Tate in early June 2011 . In April 2012 , Olsen announced via Twitter that he and his wife were expecting twins . On October 9 , twins Talbot and T . J . were born , with T . J . being found to have a heart defect .