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James Rodgers returns to Oregon State football as director of player development

CORVALLIS - One half of Oregon State's most well-known sibling tandem is returning to campus.

The Beavers announced Tuesday the hiring of former wide receiver James Rodgers as director of player development. Rodgers returns to OSU after spending the past two seasons at Nebraska as director of player development under Mike Riley, now the Beavers assistant head coach and tight ends coach.

"James Rodgers made an incredible impact on and off the field during his playing career at Oregon State," head coach Jonathan Smith said in a statement. "I'm excited to have him make a great impression on OSU's student-athletes as a member of our staff.