Big Al Oliver is a redshirt freshman offensive lineman for App State, standing 6'5" and weighing 310 pounds. A native of Sarasota, Florida, Oliver attended Venice High School, where he played on a team that captured the 7-A state title in Florida. The Venice offense averaged 49.8 points per game, ranking as the state's highest-scoring unit. Oliver also competed in basketball at the prep level before focusing on football at the collegiate level.