FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced today the signing of rookie free agent WR Gunner Olszewski.
Olszewski, 22, was a four-year player for Bemidji State as a defensive back and a returner. The 6-foot, 170-pounder registered 310 total tackles and 13 interceptions and returned 69 punts for 923 yards with one touchdown. Last season as a senior, Olszewski was named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Defensive Player of the Year after finishing with 63 tackles, three interceptions and four passes defensed.