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	* {{Footballstats\|yahoo=31841}} [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ed-oliver-2.html Sports Reference ~~(college)~~]		* {{Footballstats\|yahoo=31841}}
			* [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ed-oliver-2.html College statistics] at [[Sports Reference]]
	*{{Twitter}}		*{{Twitter}}
	*[https://web.archive.org/web/20161221003011/http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ed_oliver_1016842.html Houston Cougars bio]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20161221003011/http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ed_oliver_1016842.html Houston Cougars bio]

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Updated statistics as of week 5 of the 2024 NFL regular season.

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	'''Edward Oliver''' (born December 12, 1997) is an American professional [[American football\|football]] [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Buffalo Bills]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Houston Cougars football\|Houston]], and was ~~drafted~~ by the Bills in the first round of the [[2019 NFL draft]].		'''Edward Oliver''' (born December 12, 1997) is an American professional [[American football\|football]] [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Buffalo Bills]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Houston Cougars football\|Houston Cougars]], and was selected by the Bills in the first round of the [[2019 NFL draft]].

	==Early life==		==Early life==

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⚫	! colspan="2" \| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OlivEd00.htm Career] !! 77 !! 68 !! ~~201~~ !! ~~129~~ !! 72 !! 44 !! 58 !! 24.0 !! 1 !! 14 !! 1 !! 0 !! — !! 0 !! 0 !! 5 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0
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	'''Edward Oliver''' (born December 12, 1997) is an [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Buffalo Bills]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Houston Cougars football\|Houston]], and was drafted by the Bills in the first round of the [[2019 NFL draft]].		'''Edward Oliver''' (born December 12, 1997) is an American professional [[American football\|football]] [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Buffalo Bills]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Houston Cougars football\|Houston]], and was drafted by the Bills in the first round of the [[2019 NFL draft]].

	==Early life==		==Early life==

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	'''Edward Oliver''' (born December 12, 1997) is an [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Buffalo Bills]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Houston Cougars football\|Houston]], and was drafted by the Bills in the first round of the [[2019 NFL ~~Draft~~]].		'''Edward Oliver''' (born December 12, 1997) is an [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Buffalo Bills]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Houston Cougars football\|Houston]], and was drafted by the Bills in the first round of the [[2019 NFL draft]].

	==Early life==		==Early life==
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	In 2017, Oliver's sophomore season, he was selected to the [[2017 College Football All-America Team\|Walter Camp All-America first team]] and won the [[Outland Trophy]], presented to the nation's top interior lineman.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Duarte \|first=Joseph \|date=December 7, 2017 \|title=UH's Ed Oliver wins Outland Trophy \|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/cougars/article/UH-s-Ed-Oliver-wins-Outland-Trophy-12414689.php \|access-date=December 8, 2017 \|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>		In 2017, Oliver's sophomore season, he was selected to the [[2017 College Football All-America Team\|Walter Camp All-America first team]] and won the [[Outland Trophy]], presented to the nation's top interior lineman.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Duarte \|first=Joseph \|date=December 7, 2017 \|title=UH's Ed Oliver wins Outland Trophy \|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/cougars/article/UH-s-Ed-Oliver-wins-Outland-Trophy-12414689.php \|access-date=December 8, 2017 \|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>

	Following his junior year in 2018, Oliver decided to forgo his senior year and enter the [[2019 NFL ~~Draft~~]].		Following his junior year in 2018, Oliver decided to forgo his senior year and enter the [[2019 NFL draft]].

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	[[File:ed oliver.jpg\|thumb\|Oliver at training camp in 2019]]		[[File:ed oliver.jpg\|thumb\|Oliver at training camp in 2019]]
	On March 5, 2018, before the start of his junior year, Oliver announced that he already intended to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the [[2019 NFL ~~Draft~~]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Houston DT Ed Oliver intends to enter 2019 NFL Draft\|author=Lewis, Edward\|work=NFL.com\|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/houston-dt-ed-oliver-intends-to-enter-2019-nfl-draft-0ap3000000919697\|date=March 6, 2018}}</ref> In May 2018, ESPN draft analyst [[Todd McShay]] projected Oliver to go No. 1 overall in the 2019 draft.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=McShay \|first=Todd \|author-link=Todd McShay \|date=May 3, 2018 \|title=McShay's way-too-early 2019 NFL Mock Draft \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/insider/story/_/id/23377324/nfl-mock-draft-todd-mcshay-way-too-early-first-round-picks-2019 \|access-date=2024-06-29 \|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>		On March 5, 2018, before the start of his junior year, Oliver announced that he already intended to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the [[2019 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Houston DT Ed Oliver intends to enter 2019 NFL Draft\|author=Lewis, Edward\|work=NFL.com\|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/houston-dt-ed-oliver-intends-to-enter-2019-nfl-draft-0ap3000000919697\|date=March 6, 2018}}</ref> In May 2018, ESPN draft analyst [[Todd McShay]] projected Oliver to go No. 1 overall in the 2019 draft.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=McShay \|first=Todd \|author-link=Todd McShay \|date=May 3, 2018 \|title=McShay's way-too-early 2019 NFL Mock Draft \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/insider/story/_/id/23377324/nfl-mock-draft-todd-mcshay-way-too-early-first-round-picks-2019 \|access-date=2024-06-29 \|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

	===2019===		===2019===

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	Oliver was drafted by the [[Buffalo Bills]] in the first round with the ninth overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Wesseling \|first1=Chris \|title=Bills use No. 9 pick on former Houston DT Ed Oliver \|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-use-no-9-pick-on-former-houston-dt-ed-oliver-0ap3000001028056 \|website=NFL.com \|date=April 26, 2019 \|language=en}}</ref> On May 9, 2019, Oliver signed his four-year rookie contract, worth a fully guaranteed $19.7 million.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Zucker \|first=Joseph \|date=May 9, 2019 \|title=Ed Oliver Agrees to 4-Year Rookie Contract with Bills \|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2833809-ed-oliver-agrees-to-4-year-rookie-contract-with-bills \|access-date=February 19, 2024 \|website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref>		Oliver was drafted by the [[Buffalo Bills]] in the first round with the ninth overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Wesseling \|first1=Chris \|title=Bills use No. 9 pick on former Houston DT Ed Oliver \|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-use-no-9-pick-on-former-houston-dt-ed-oliver-0ap3000001028056 \|website=NFL.com \|date=April 26, 2019 \|language=en}}</ref> On May 9, 2019, Oliver signed his four-year rookie contract, worth a fully guaranteed $19.7 million.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Zucker \|first=Joseph \|date=May 9, 2019 \|title=Ed Oliver Agrees to 4-Year Rookie Contract with Bills \|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2833809-ed-oliver-agrees-to-4-year-rookie-contract-with-bills \|access-date=February 19, 2024 \|website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref>

	In week 7 against the [[Miami Dolphins]], Oliver recorded his first career sack on [[Ryan Fitzpatrick]] in the 31–21 win.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127942 \|title=Bills D delivers in 31-21 victory over winless Dolphins \|date=October 20, 2019 \|website=[[ESPN]] \|access-date=October 20, 2019}}</ref> In week 13 against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on [[NFL on Thanksgiving Day\|Thanksgiving Day]], Oliver recorded two sacks on quarterback [[Dak Prescott]], including a strip sack recovered by teammate [[Trent Murphy]] that set up a Bills touchdown in the 26–15 win.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wolf \|first=Jason \|date=November 28, 2019 \|title=Bills rookie Ed Oliver enjoys breakout performance in victory over Cowboys \|url=https://buffalonews.com/2019/11/28/buffalo-bills-ed-oliver-dallas-cowboys-thanksgiving-jordan-phillips-shaq-lawson-nfl-2019/ \|access-date=November 29, 2019 \|website=The Buffalo News \|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128017 \|title=Trick TD sparks Bills in 26-15 Thanksgiving win over Cowboys \|date=November 28, 2019 \|website=[[ESPN]] \|access-date=November 28, 2019}}</ref> Oliver was named the [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week]] for his performance in Dallas.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-today-ed-oliver-received-this-nfl-award-for-his-play-in-week-13?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook \|title=Bills Today — Ed Oliver received this NFL award for his play in Week 13 \|date=December 7, 2019 \|website=www.buffalobills.com \|language=en-US \|access-date=December 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.wivb.com/sports/oliver-named-nfls-rookie-of-the-week/ \|title=Oliver named NFL's Rookie of the Week \|date=December 6, 2019 \|website=News 4 Buffalo \|language=en-US \|access-date=December 7, 2019}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with five sacks and 43 combined tackles.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ed Oliver 2019 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OlivEd00/gamelog/2019/ \|access-date=February 19, 2024 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>		In week 7 against the [[Miami Dolphins]], Oliver recorded his first career sack on [[Ryan Fitzpatrick]] in the 31–21 win.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127942 \|title=Bills D delivers in 31-21 victory over winless Dolphins \|date=October 20, 2019 \|website=[[ESPN]] \|access-date=October 20, 2019}}</ref> In week 13 against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on [[NFL on Thanksgiving Day\|Thanksgiving Day]], Oliver recorded two sacks on quarterback [[Dak Prescott]], including a strip sack recovered by teammate [[Trent Murphy]] that set up a Bills touchdown in the 26–15 win.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wolf \|first=Jason \|date=November 28, 2019 \|title=Bills rookie Ed Oliver enjoys breakout performance in victory over Cowboys \|url=https://buffalonews.com/2019/11/28/buffalo-bills-ed-oliver-dallas-cowboys-thanksgiving-jordan-phillips-shaq-lawson-nfl-2019/ \|access-date=November 29, 2019 \|website=The Buffalo News \|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128017 \|title=Trick TD sparks Bills in 26-15 Thanksgiving win over Cowboys \|date=November 28, 2019 \|website=[[ESPN]] \|access-date=November 28, 2019}}</ref> Oliver was named the [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week]] for his performance in Dallas.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-today-ed-oliver-received-this-nfl-award-for-his-play-in-week-13?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook \|title=Bills Today — Ed Oliver received this NFL award for his play in Week 13 \|date=December 7, 2019 \|website=www.buffalobills.com \|language=en-US \|access-date=December 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.wivb.com/sports/oliver-named-nfls-rookie-of-the-week/ \|title=Oliver named NFL's Rookie of the Week \|date=December 6, 2019 \|website=News 4 Buffalo \|language=en-US \|access-date=December 7, 2019}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with five sacks and 43 combined tackles.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ed Oliver 2019 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OlivEd00/gamelog/2019/ \|access-date=February 19, 2024 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2019 NFL All-Rookie Team \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2019.htm \|access-date=2024-07-27 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com \|language=en}}</ref>

	===2020===		===2020===

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	Oliver attended [[Westfield High School (Harris County, Texas)\|Westfield High School]] in [[Houston]]. Oliver had 83 tackles, nine sacks and an interception as a senior and 84 tackles and seven sacks as a junior. In Oliver's senior season, Westfield went 11–1 into the 2015 [[University Interscholastic League\|UIL]] playoffs, where they lost 28–21 in the Area final to later state runner-up [[Lake Travis High School\|Austin Lake Travis]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Lake Travis moves to third round of state football playoffs \|work=American-Statesman \|date=November 21, 2015 \|url=http://www.statesman.com/sports/high-school-football/lake-travis-moves-third-round-state-football-playoffs/iKflQvu6cwOblERx42z6FL/ \|author=Davis, Danny}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Westfield vs Lake Travis: Full Game 11.21.2015 \|work=Texan Live \|date=November 23, 2015 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhNX4PTCND0 \|via=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>		Oliver attended [[Westfield High School (Harris County, Texas)\|Westfield High School]] in [[Houston]]. Oliver had 83 tackles, nine sacks and an interception as a senior and 84 tackles and seven sacks as a junior. In Oliver's senior season, Westfield went 11–1 into the 2015 [[University Interscholastic League\|UIL]] playoffs, where they lost 28–21 in the Area final to later state runner-up [[Lake Travis High School\|Austin Lake Travis]].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Lake Travis moves to third round of state football playoffs \|work=American-Statesman \|date=November 21, 2015 \|url=http://www.statesman.com/sports/high-school-football/lake-travis-moves-third-round-state-football-playoffs/iKflQvu6cwOblERx42z6FL/ \|author=Davis, Danny}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Westfield vs Lake Travis: Full Game 11.21.2015 \|work=Texan Live \|date=November 23, 2015 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhNX4PTCND0 \|via=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>

	Oliver was rated as a consensus five-star recruit and was ranked among the top players in his class.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ed Oliver, 2016 Defensive Tackle, Houston \|url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/ed-oliver-3562?view=pv \|access-date=February 19, 2024 \|website=Rivals.com \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.scout.com/player/182986-ed-oliver \| title=College Sports News and Recruiting }}</ref> Receiving offers from a multitude of powerhouse schools, including [[Alabama Crimson Tide football\|Alabama]], [[Florida Gators football\|Florida]], [[LSU Tigers football\|LSU]], [[Oklahoma Sooners football\|Oklahoma]], [[Texas Longhorns football\|Texas]], and [[Texas A&M Aggies football\|Texas A&M]], Oliver chose to play college football at the [[University of Houston]], becoming the first recruit rated by [[ESPN]] as a five-star to commit to a school outside the [[Power Five conferences]].<ref>{{cite news\|url=~~http~~://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/12929494/edward-oliver-no-6-prospect-commits-houston-cougars-power-5-schools \|title=Houston nabs commitments from No. 3 DT Edward Oliver, tackle Jordan Elliott \|first=Gerry \|last=Hamilton \|work=[[ESPN.com]] \|date=May 22, 2015 \|access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref>		Oliver was rated as a consensus five-star recruit and was ranked among the top players in his class.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ed Oliver, 2016 Defensive Tackle, Houston \|url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/ed-oliver-3562?view=pv \|access-date=February 19, 2024 \|website=Rivals.com \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.scout.com/player/182986-ed-oliver \| title=College Sports News and Recruiting }}</ref> Receiving offers from a multitude of powerhouse schools, including [[Alabama Crimson Tide football\|Alabama]], [[Florida Gators football\|Florida]], [[LSU Tigers football\|LSU]], [[Oklahoma Sooners football\|Oklahoma]], [[Texas Longhorns football\|Texas]], and [[Texas A&M Aggies football\|Texas A&M]], Oliver chose to play college football at the [[University of Houston]], becoming the first recruit rated by [[ESPN]] as a five-star to commit to a school outside the [[Power Five conferences]].<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/12929494/edward-oliver-no-6-prospect-commits-houston-cougars-power-5-schools \|title=Houston nabs commitments from No. 3 DT Edward Oliver, tackle Jordan Elliott \|first=Gerry \|last=Hamilton \|work=[[ESPN.com]] \|date=May 22, 2015 \|access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref>

	==College career==		==College career==
	[[File:Ed Oliver (30234801636) (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Oliver with Houston in 2016]]		[[File:Ed Oliver (30234801636) (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Oliver with Houston in 2016]]
	Oliver became an immediate starter his true freshman year at Houston in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Khan Jr. \|first=Sam \|date=September 15, 2016 \|title=From five-star recruit to fabulous freshman, Houston's Ed Oliver making presence felt \|url=~~http~~://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/129750/from-five-star-recruit-to-fabulous-freshman-houstons-ed-oliver-making-his-presence-felt \|access-date=June 12, 2018 \|website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Myerberg \|first=Paul \|date=November 24, 2016 \|title=Houston's top prospect, DL Ed Oliver, proves to be something special \|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/aac/2016/11/24/houston-top-prospect-defensive-lineman-ed-oliver-special-talent/94338346/ \|access-date=June 12, 2018 \|website=USA Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Duarte \|first=Joseph \|date=November 23, 2016 \|title=UH freshman Ed Oliver on quest to be the best \|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/college-football/article/UH-freshman-Ed-Oliver-on-quest-to-be-the-best-10631729.php \|access-date=June 12, 2018 \|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref> He started all 12 games during the regular season, recording 60 tackles and five sacks. He was named the winner of the [[Bill Willis Trophy]], becoming the first freshman to win the award.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=McIlvoy \|first=Randy \|date=December 6, 2016 \|title=UH DT Ed Oliver named 2016 Bill Willis Award winner \|url=http://www.click2houston.com/sports/uh-dt-ed-oliver-named-2016-bill-willis-award-winner \|access-date=June 12, 2018 \|website=Click 2 Houston}}</ref>		Oliver became an immediate starter his true freshman year at Houston in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Khan Jr. \|first=Sam \|date=September 15, 2016 \|title=From five-star recruit to fabulous freshman, Houston's Ed Oliver making presence felt \|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/129750/from-five-star-recruit-to-fabulous-freshman-houstons-ed-oliver-making-his-presence-felt \|access-date=June 12, 2018 \|website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Myerberg \|first=Paul \|date=November 24, 2016 \|title=Houston's top prospect, DL Ed Oliver, proves to be something special \|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/aac/2016/11/24/houston-top-prospect-defensive-lineman-ed-oliver-special-talent/94338346/ \|access-date=June 12, 2018 \|website=USA Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Duarte \|first=Joseph \|date=November 23, 2016 \|title=UH freshman Ed Oliver on quest to be the best \|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/college-football/article/UH-freshman-Ed-Oliver-on-quest-to-be-the-best-10631729.php \|access-date=June 12, 2018 \|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref> He started all 12 games during the regular season, recording 60 tackles and five sacks. He was named the winner of the [[Bill Willis Trophy]], becoming the first freshman to win the award.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=McIlvoy \|first=Randy \|date=December 6, 2016 \|title=UH DT Ed Oliver named 2016 Bill Willis Award winner \|url=http://www.click2houston.com/sports/uh-dt-ed-oliver-named-2016-bill-willis-award-winner \|access-date=June 12, 2018 \|website=Click 2 Houston}}</ref>

	In 2017, Oliver's sophomore season, he was selected to the [[2017 College Football All-America Team\|Walter Camp All-America first team]] and won the [[Outland Trophy]], presented to the nation's top interior lineman.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Duarte \|first=Joseph \|date=December 7, 2017 \|title=UH's Ed Oliver wins Outland Trophy \|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/cougars/article/UH-s-Ed-Oliver-wins-Outland-Trophy-12414689.php \|access-date=December 8, 2017 \|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>		In 2017, Oliver's sophomore season, he was selected to the [[2017 College Football All-America Team\|Walter Camp All-America first team]] and won the [[Outland Trophy]], presented to the nation's top interior lineman.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Duarte \|first=Joseph \|date=December 7, 2017 \|title=UH's Ed Oliver wins Outland Trophy \|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/cougars/article/UH-s-Ed-Oliver-wins-Outland-Trophy-12414689.php \|access-date=December 8, 2017 \|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>
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	[[File:ed oliver.jpg\|thumb\|Oliver at training camp in 2019]]		[[File:ed oliver.jpg\|thumb\|Oliver at training camp in 2019]]
	On March 5, 2018, before the start of his junior year, Oliver announced that he already intended to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Houston DT Ed Oliver intends to enter 2019 NFL Draft\|author=Lewis, Edward\|work=NFL.com\|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/houston-dt-ed-oliver-intends-to-enter-2019-nfl-draft-0ap3000000919697\|date=March 6, 2018}}</ref> In May 2018, ESPN draft analyst [[Todd McShay]] projected Oliver to go No. 1 overall in the 2019 draft.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=McShay \|first=Todd \|author-link=Todd McShay \|date=May 3, 2018 \|title=McShay's way-too-early 2019 NFL Mock Draft \|url=~~http~~://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/insider/story/_/id/23377324/nfl-mock-draft-todd-mcshay-way-too-early-first-round-picks-2019 \|access-date=2024-06-29 \|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>		On March 5, 2018, before the start of his junior year, Oliver announced that he already intended to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Houston DT Ed Oliver intends to enter 2019 NFL Draft\|author=Lewis, Edward\|work=NFL.com\|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/houston-dt-ed-oliver-intends-to-enter-2019-nfl-draft-0ap3000000919697\|date=March 6, 2018}}</ref> In May 2018, ESPN draft analyst [[Todd McShay]] projected Oliver to go No. 1 overall in the 2019 draft.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=McShay \|first=Todd \|author-link=Todd McShay \|date=May 3, 2018 \|title=McShay's way-too-early 2019 NFL Mock Draft \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/insider/story/_/id/23377324/nfl-mock-draft-todd-mcshay-way-too-early-first-round-picks-2019 \|access-date=2024-06-29 \|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

	===2019===		===2019===
	Oliver was drafted by the [[Buffalo Bills]] in the first round with the ninth overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Wesseling \|first1=Chris \|title=Bills use No. 9 pick on former Houston DT Ed Oliver \|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-use-no-9-pick-on-former-houston-dt-ed-oliver-0ap3000001028056 \|website=NFL.com \|date=April 26, 2019 \|language=en}}</ref> On May 9, 2019, Oliver signed his four-year rookie contract, worth a fully guaranteed $19.7 million.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Zucker \|first=Joseph \|date=May 9, 2019 \|title=Ed Oliver Agrees to 4-Year Rookie Contract with Bills \|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2833809-ed-oliver-agrees-to-4-year-rookie-contract-with-bills \|access-date=February 19, 2024 \|website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref>		Oliver was drafted by the [[Buffalo Bills]] in the first round with the ninth overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Wesseling \|first1=Chris \|title=Bills use No. 9 pick on former Houston DT Ed Oliver \|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-use-no-9-pick-on-former-houston-dt-ed-oliver-0ap3000001028056 \|website=NFL.com \|date=April 26, 2019 \|language=en}}</ref> On May 9, 2019, Oliver signed his four-year rookie contract, worth a fully guaranteed $19.7 million.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Zucker \|first=Joseph \|date=May 9, 2019 \|title=Ed Oliver Agrees to 4-Year Rookie Contract with Bills \|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2833809-ed-oliver-agrees-to-4-year-rookie-contract-with-bills \|access-date=February 19, 2024 \|website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref>

	In week 7 against the [[Miami Dolphins]], Oliver recorded his first career sack on [[Ryan Fitzpatrick]] in the 31–21 win.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127942 \|title=Bills D delivers in 31-21 victory over winless Dolphins \|date=October 20, 2019 \|website=~~www.espn.com~~ \|access-date=October 20, 2019}}</ref> In week 13 against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on [[NFL on Thanksgiving Day\|Thanksgiving Day]], Oliver recorded two sacks on quarterback [[Dak Prescott]], including a strip sack recovered by teammate [[Trent Murphy]] that set up a Bills touchdown in the 26–15 win.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wolf \|first=Jason \|date=November 28, 2019 \|title=Bills rookie Ed Oliver enjoys breakout performance in victory over Cowboys \|url=https://buffalonews.com/2019/11/28/buffalo-bills-ed-oliver-dallas-cowboys-thanksgiving-jordan-phillips-shaq-lawson-nfl-2019/ \|access-date=November 29, 2019 \|website=The Buffalo News \|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128017 \|title=Trick TD sparks Bills in 26-15 Thanksgiving win over Cowboys \|date=November 28, 2019 \|website=~~www.espn.com~~ \|access-date=November 28, 2019}}</ref> Oliver was named the [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week]] for his performance in Dallas.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-today-ed-oliver-received-this-nfl-award-for-his-play-in-week-13?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook \|title=Bills Today — Ed Oliver received this NFL award for his play in Week 13 \|date=December 7, 2019 \|website=www.buffalobills.com \|language=en-US \|access-date=December 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.wivb.com/sports/oliver-named-nfls-rookie-of-the-week/ \|title=Oliver named NFL's Rookie of the Week \|date=December 6, 2019 \|website=News 4 Buffalo \|language=en-US \|access-date=December 7, 2019}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with five sacks and 43 combined tackles.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ed Oliver 2019 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OlivEd00/gamelog/2019/ \|access-date=February 19, 2024 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>		In week 7 against the [[Miami Dolphins]], Oliver recorded his first career sack on [[Ryan Fitzpatrick]] in the 31–21 win.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127942 \|title=Bills D delivers in 31-21 victory over winless Dolphins \|date=October 20, 2019 \|website=[[ESPN]] \|access-date=October 20, 2019}}</ref> In week 13 against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on [[NFL on Thanksgiving Day\|Thanksgiving Day]], Oliver recorded two sacks on quarterback [[Dak Prescott]], including a strip sack recovered by teammate [[Trent Murphy]] that set up a Bills touchdown in the 26–15 win.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Wolf \|first=Jason \|date=November 28, 2019 \|title=Bills rookie Ed Oliver enjoys breakout performance in victory over Cowboys \|url=https://buffalonews.com/2019/11/28/buffalo-bills-ed-oliver-dallas-cowboys-thanksgiving-jordan-phillips-shaq-lawson-nfl-2019/ \|access-date=November 29, 2019 \|website=The Buffalo News \|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128017 \|title=Trick TD sparks Bills in 26-15 Thanksgiving win over Cowboys \|date=November 28, 2019 \|website=[[ESPN]] \|access-date=November 28, 2019}}</ref> Oliver was named the [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week]] for his performance in Dallas.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-today-ed-oliver-received-this-nfl-award-for-his-play-in-week-13?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook \|title=Bills Today — Ed Oliver received this NFL award for his play in Week 13 \|date=December 7, 2019 \|website=www.buffalobills.com \|language=en-US \|access-date=December 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.wivb.com/sports/oliver-named-nfls-rookie-of-the-week/ \|title=Oliver named NFL's Rookie of the Week \|date=December 6, 2019 \|website=News 4 Buffalo \|language=en-US \|access-date=December 7, 2019}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with five sacks and 43 combined tackles.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ed Oliver 2019 Game Log \|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OlivEd00/gamelog/2019/ \|access-date=February 19, 2024 \|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>

	===2020===		===2020===