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Rusty Olsen is a former defensive end out of Washington, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 234th overall pick (round 9) in the 1981 NFL Draft. He did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.
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Rusty Olsen Career Stats
Rusty Olsen was selected in the 1981 NFL Draft but did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
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Denver Broncos 1981 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Dennis Smith | FS | USC |
| 2 | 42 | Clay Brown | RB | BYU |
| 4 | 98 | Mark Herrmann | QB | Purdue |
| 5 | 125 | Ken Lanier | OT | Florida State |
| 6 | 151 | Alvin Lewis | RB | Colorado State |
| 7 | 181 | Steve Busick | LB | USC |
| 11 | 290 | Pat Walker | WR | Miami (FL) |
| 12 | 317 | John Hankerd | LB | Notre Dame |
| 12 | 321 | Mandel Robinson | RB | Wyoming |