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247Sports 3-star running back Jermar Jefferson signs with the Beavers over offers from Colorado, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Rutgers, San Jose State, UNLV, Utah and Utah State while also receiving late interest from USC. Top247 rankings Jefferson as the No. 17 running back in the entire country.
.@CoachPitre says he has a knack for getting the ball in the endzone Want to learn more about @Munchie1_? Watch film with Coach. #GoBeavs pic.twitter.com/0hdoDiuLWd
— Oregon State Football (@BeaverFootball) February 7, 2018
The 5-foot-10, 188-pound running back from Narbonne High School out of Redondo Beach, California becomes the first running back commitment for Oregon State in the 2018 class.
Welcome to the #GoBeavs family, @Munchie1_. ⬛️ pic.twitter.com/J5r3Y2yY6u
— Oregon State Football (@BeaverFootball) February 7, 2018
With the departure of Ryan Nall (declared for NFL draft) and Thomas Tyner (elected to step away from football), the Beavers are in need of depth at the running back position. Junior Artavis Pierce, sophomore Calvin Tyler Jr, and redshirt-freshman B.J. Baylor will take a majority of the carries and touches next season. Jefferson should be able to come in and redshirt his freshman year and be able to develop, grow, and learn under some good backs ahead of him and this new coaching staff.
It's official - Jermar Jefferson is an Oregon State Beaver! He has a great combination of size and speed. #GoBeavs pic.twitter.com/dnI5Ei8Ibt
— Jonathan Smith (@Coach_Smith) February 7, 2018
Jefferson’s Hudl highlights:
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