The Colorado Buffaloes alums have enjoyed success in the 2021 NFL season, with the most notable being wide receiver Laviska Shenault. However, one former Buff that has played well is Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver.
The 2018 second-round pick has been enjoying his best season as a pro and was finally carving out a bigger role with the Falcons. Unfortunately, Oliver’s season has come to an end after a devastating season-ending injury suffered on Sunday against the Washington Football Team.
It was a scary injury and one not worth watching at all, and all thoughts go to a quick, successful recovery for Oliver.
Isaiah Oliver is out for the season with a knee injury.
Help us wish him a speedy recovery 🙏 pic.twitter.com/gjN2coDgcZ
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 6, 2021
Oliver was having an excellent year, and even more devastating is the fact he was in the midst of a contract year. This is a tough blow for him and for Atlanta’s defense as a whole.
Falcons head coach Arthur Smith touched on the loss of Oliver, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic.Â
“I can’t say enough good things about him as a pro and a teammate. He’s really bought in, was having a good year. That’s the crappy part about this game.” Oliver was playing nickel, and well, this season.”
Oliver had started three of the team’s four games at the nickel corner spot and was thriving in his new role, totaling 11 tackles with a fumble recovery and a forced fumble before suffering the injury.
Just an overall brutal situation for both Oliver and the Falcons, and the hope is that he can get a decent-sized contract, especially after the start he got off to during the 2021 campaign.