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Quarterbacks
Jake Luton - #6 - Sr. - 6’7, 230
Conor Blount - #2 - R-So. - 6’1, 204
- OR - Jack Colletto - #12 - So. - 6’3, 222
This was generally expected. Conor Blount stood out early in fall practices, but as the season got closer Jake Luton locked the position down. Don’t be surprised to see this battle continue throughout the season.
Running Backs
Artavis Pierce - #21 - Jr. - 5’11, 201
Jermar Jefferson - #22 -Fr. - 5’10, 211
No surprises here. Pierce gets the starting nod after backing up Ryan Nall last year.
Wide Receiver
Timmy Hernandez - #18 - Sr. - 6’0, 198
Andre Bodden - #86 - Jr. - 6’0, 178
- OR - Tino Allen - #9 - So. - 5’11, 205
Wide Receiver
Isaiah Hodgins - #17 - So. - 6’4, 208
Champ Flemings - #16 - R-Fr. - 5’5, 143
- OR - Aaron Short - #19 - R-Jr. - 6’1, 200
Wide Receiver
Trevon Bradford - #8 - Jr. - 6’0, 179
Kolby Taylor - #5 - R-Fr. - 5’11, 201
- OR - Jesiah Irish - #13 - Fr. - 5’11, 176
Hernandez, Hodgins, and Bradford were expected as starters. A lot of people will be looking for Hodgins to step up and became the Beavers’ primary receiving threat. Kolby Taylor, backing up Bradford, is also an interesting player to watch. He looked very good in fall camp this year, and could battle his way into a larger role on the offense.
Tight Ends
Isaiah Smalls - #10 - Fr. - 6’4, 222
Teagan Quitoriano - #84 - Fr. - 6’6, 252
- OR - Quinn Smith - #83 - Sr. - 6’4, 247
After Noah Togiai’s injury last week (he’ll miss at least a month), Oregon State was left with few options at Tight End. Freshman Isaiah Smalls will get the start, at least until Togiai is ready to return.
Left Tackle
Blake Brandel - #73 - Jr. - 6’7, 307
Jake Levengood #70 - Fr. - 6’4, 272
Left Guard
Gus Lavaka - #63 - Jr. - 6’4, 353
Brock Wellsfry - #71 - R-Fr. - 6’5, 296
Center
Sumner Houston - #52 - Sr. - 6’2, 287
Nous Keobounnam - #69 - R-So. - 6’2, 289
Right Guard
Kammy Delp - #51 - Sr. - 6’3, 318
- OR - Yanni Demogerontas - #76 - Sr. - 6’3, 287
Right Tackle
Trent Moore - #67 - Sr. - 6’4, 289
Clay Cordasco - #78 - R-Jr. - 6’5, 309
Brandel, Lavaka, Houston, Delp, and Moore make this one of the most experienced units on the team. Brandel in particular may be the best player on the team, depending on who you ask.
Defense
Defensive End
Isaac Hodgins - #90 - Fr. - 6’0, 265
Isaac Garcia - #92 - R-Fr. - 6’4, 248
Defensive Tackle
Kalani Vakameilalo - #97 - Sr. - 6’3, 322
Elu Aydon - #99 - Jr. - 6’3, 378
Defensive End
Miki Fifita - #72 - Jr. - 6’4, 296
- OR - LaMone Williams - #96 - Sr. - 6’3, 275
Jeromy Reichner’s injury created a huge gap in the Defensive Line. True Freshman Isaac Hodgins has looked great in camp, and gets the start. Expect Kalani Vakameilalo to step up big time as a leader. He’s already one of the best players on the team, but with a lot of youth in this unit, he’ll take on an even bigger role this season.
Outside Linebacker
Andrzej Hughes-Murray - #49 - Jr. - 6’2, 245
Matthew Tago - #8 - Fr. - 6’2, 225
Inside Linebackers
Jonathan Willis - #32 - Sr. - 6’1, 225
Doug Taumoelau - #42 - So. - 6’2, 223
Inside Linebackers
Shemar Smith - #42 - Jr. - 6’1, 237
Isaiah Tufaga - #44 - Fr. - 6’0, 207
Outside Linebacker
Hamilcar Rashed Jr. - #9 - So. - 6’4, 223
- OR - Kee Whetzel - #7 - So. - 6’3, 206
John McCartan - #17 - Fr. - 6’5, 214
Not a lot of surprises here. Hughes-Murray and Rashed are two of the more disruptive players on defense, and will hopefully bring the pass rush the Beavers missed last season.
Cornerbacks
Dwayne Williams - #4 - Sr. - 5’9, 175
DeShon Wilson - #3 - Fr. - 6’0, 194
Safety
Shawn Wilson - #2 - Jr. - 5-9, 193
Jeffrey Manning Jr. - #15 - R-Fr. - 6’1, 192
Safety
Jalen Moore - #33 - Jr. - 6’0, 208
Drew Kell - #30 - Sr. - 6’1, 195
Cornerbacks
Kaleb Hayes - #14 - R-Fr. - 6’1, 183
Jaydon Grant - #26 - R-So. - 6’0, 174
This is another unit that’s suffering from injuries, with Safety David Morris out indefinitely. Shawn Wilson will get the start in his place. For the Cornerbacks, Jay Irvine is still out, which means Redshirt Freshman Kaleb Hayes will have a starting role.
Place Kicker
Jordan Choukair - #46 - Jr. - 6’1, 195
Nick Van Valkenburg - #85 - R. So - 5’11, 176
Punter
Daniel Rodriguez - #39 - Jr. - 5’10, 207
Luke Loecher - #38 - R-Fr. - 6’4, 207
Kick Returner
Artavis Pierce - #21 - Jr. - 5’11, 201
Trevon Bradford - #8 - Jr. - 6’0, 179
Punt Returner
Trevon Bradford - #8 - Jr. - 6’0, 179
Jesiah Irish - #13 - Fr. - 5’11, 176
Long Snapper
Connor Kelsey - #57 - R-Sr. - 6’2, 216
- OR - Keegan Firth - #37 - R-Jr. - 6’4, 230
Holder
Timmy Hernandez - #18 - Sr. - 6’0, 198
Not a lot of surprises when it comes to special teams. Jordan Choukair hit some long field goals in Bend and could be a real asset this season. Trevon Bradford will stay busy returning kicks/punts, but I hope Jesiah Irish gets an opportunity this season because he is electric in the open field.