Oregon St. has picked an offensive lineman for the future, head coach Mike Riley announced today. David Keller, who was recruited by Oregon St., was added to the team this week. Keller signed a Letter of Intent with his hometown Fresno St., has since transferred to Oregon St., and signed a financial aid agreement.
Keller is a 6'5:, 300 lb offensive lineman out of San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, and is rated a 3-star recruit by both Rivals and Scout.
Keller is the first offensive lineman added to the team whose' eligibility begins with the 2013 season.
Prior to signing with Fresno St., in addition to an offer from the Beavers, Keller had offers from Pac-12 members California, Utah, and Washington St., as well as Iowa St., UNLV, and San Jose St.
Keller must set out this season due to NCAA lateral transfer rules, and will have 4 years in which to complete 3 years of eligibility, starting with the 2012 season, as a sophomore.
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