Qadree Ollison had a great career at the University of Pittsburgh. He became the starter during his freshman year due to James Conner‘s cancer treatment. In 2016 he backed up Conner. He became the full-time starter again for Pitt during his senior year and finished with impressive numbers that caught the attention of the Atlanta Falcons.
By the end of the 2018 season, Ollison had accumulated 1,213 yards on 194 carries. He finished the season with 11 touchdowns and played in every game. He had a very impressive 97-yard touchdown run against the Virginia Tech Hokies that saw him stiff arm a Tech defender to the ground on route for the touchdown.