CHARLOTTE (WKBW) — A Western New Yorker made a name for himself on Sunday, as he scored his first career NFL touchdown.
First one ! Never will forget it! Great team win ! #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/zPryiAXfov
— Qadree Ollison (@QOllison) November 17, 2019
Qadree Ollison who was born and raised in Niagara Falls, helped the Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 29-3, while rushing for a two-yard touchdown to give the Falcons a 7-0 lead in the first quarter.
Appreciate all the love and support I get from everybody in the Falls. I love all y’all. Keep supporting and imma keep representing our city to the fullest. Today was a win for the entire town ! I appreciate and love every single last one of y’all.
— Qadree Ollison (@QOllison) November 18, 2019
The 23-year-old graduated from Canisius High School in Buffalo in 2014, and played for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers from 2015-2018; drafted 152nd overall in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Falcons.
While at Pitt, Ollison earned 2015 ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year, and made Second Team All-ACC in 2015 and 2018.
Ollison rushed for 11 yards on four carries, against Carolina.
