Melvin Oliver (American football)

Melvin Oliver (born September 10, 1968) is a former American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Oliver played college football at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he was a standout player for the Buffaloes.

In the NFL, Oliver played for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was drafted by the Eagles in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL Draft.

Following his time in the NFL, Oliver played in the CFL. His professional career spanned several years in the early to mid-1990s. Specific details about his CFL career, including teams played for and statistics, are difficult to verify with readily available online resources. He is remembered primarily for his contributions at the University of Colorado and his brief stint in the NFL.