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A model of reliability and exceptional play, Olson entered the lineup at right guard in his second season and made all but five starts over the next nine years, including a stretch of 85 consecutive starts from 1999-2004. His years of service to the franchise put him in elite company. His total of 152 career games ranks eighth overall in franchise history and fourth among offensive lineman, behind only Bruce Matthews (296), Brad Hopkins (194) and Mike Munchak (159). Among NFL interior offensive linemen, only three men played more games than Olson from 1998-2007: Casey Wiegmann, Alan Faneca and Chris Gray.
A model of reliability and exceptional play, Olson entered the lineup at right guard in his second season and made all but five starts over the next nine years, including a stretch of 85 consecutive starts from 1999-2004. His years of service to the franchise put him in elite company. His total of 152 career games ranks eighth overall in franchise history and fourth among offensive lineman, behind only Bruce Matthews (296), Brad Hopkins (194) and Mike Munchak (159). Among NFL interior offensive linemen, only three men played more games than Olson from 1998-2007: Casey Wiegmann, Alan Faneca and Chris Gray.
During Olson's tenure, the offensive line was a hallmark of the Titans' success and helped the team produce seven 1,000-yard seasons by running backs (Eddie George, Chris Brown, Travis Henry and LenDale White), five 3,000-yard passing seasons (Steve McNair), a NFL co-MVP award for Steve McNair in 2003 and a NFL Rookie of the Year honor for Vince Young in 2006. Additionally, in six of Olson's nine years as a starter, the Titans ranked in the top 10 in the NFL for fewest sacks allowed. Olson was a part of five playoff seasons in his 10-year career.
A native of Port Orchard, Wash., Olson was an All-American selection at the University of Washington. He started 32 games for the Huskies prior to entering the NFL with a year of college eligibility remaining. The Titans selected him in the fifth round (139th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft.
Olson and his wife, Tracy, have a four-year-old son, Wyatt, and a two-year-old daughter, Olivia.
BENJI OLSON'S CAREER GAMES PLAYED/STARTED
| YEAR | GP/GS | PLAYOFFS |
| 1998 | 13/1 | — |
| 1999 | 16/16 | 4/4 |
| 2000 | 16/16 | 1/1 |
| 2001 | 16/16 | — |
| 2002 | 16/16 | 2/2 |
| 2003 | 16/16 | 2/2 |
| 2004 | 15/15 | — |
| 2005 | 16/16 | — |
| 2006 | 15/15 | — |
| 2007 | 13/13 | 0/0 |
| TOTALS | 152/140 | 9/9 |
