Joey Olsen
Joey Olsen is a four-star recruit from Lake Oswego, OR, out of Lakeridge (No. 287 in the 2024 class) who has not played in New Mexico's 8 games this season.
Where Olsen comes from
- Lake Oswego, OR
- Lakeridge
- About 1,100 miles from University Stadium (NM)
- Four-star, No. 287 in the 2024 class; signed with USC.
Where Olsen fits
New Mexico lists 9 tight ends this season.
New Mexico tight ends with a game this season
New Mexico is 7-1, No. 22 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Nevada, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Lakeridge
Also from Lake Oswego, OR
Transferred to New Mexico from USC.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jason Eck
Pass share
28.9%
142 pass / 349 run
Plays / game
61.4
8 games
Team sack rate
10.6%
180 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A four-star recruit at tight end for New Mexico -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
New Mexico has produced 2 All-Conference tight ends.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 New Mexico EckYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalUSC to New Mexico
- 2025 USC RileyYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 USC RileyYear 1 · Games –
- High school LakeridgeLake Oswego, OR · Class of 2024Four-star, No. 287 in the 2024 class. Signed with USC.Also from Lakeridge: Ansu Sanoe (Washington), Noah Tishendorf (West Virginia), Jake Reichle (Oregon State) and 1 more.
Moves
- Transferred from USC to New Mexico, Jan 13, 2026.
2024
- Signed with USCFour-star, out of Lakeridge
2026
- Transferred to New Mexicofrom USC
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Lincoln Riley and Jason Eck.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to New Mexico