Illinois born, Utah raised utility back Connor Olvera played in Major League Rugby during the 2024 season. He represented the Dallas Jackals for his entire MLR career.

An Illinois native, Olvera discovered rugby after moving to Highland, Utah and won 2 state championships with United Rugby Club. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, Public Relations. Following his graduation from BYU, Olvera declared for the 2023 MLR Collegiate Draft where he was selected in the 3rd Round (29th Overall) by the Dallas Jackals, who signed him in early September that year ahead of the 2024 MLR season.

Olvera did not feature for the Dallas Jackals at MLR level, but spent the season with the Utah Selects academy side. Olvera earned his test debut for Mexico in a 45-14 victory over Trinidad & Tobago in June 2025.

Achievements:

• 2023 MLR Draftee: 3rd Round (29th Overall) – Dallas Jackals