CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson has been named a First-Team Freshman All-American by The Athletic, it was announced on Thursday.
The honor comes just two days after the Harbor City, Calif., native was named the Pac-12 Conference's Freshman Offensive Player of the Year.
Jefferson broke the Oregon State single-season rushing record by a true freshman in 2018 – a record previously held by Jacquizz Rodgers – with 1,380 yards. That ranks sixth all-time in a single-season at Oregon State. The 1,380 yards also ranks eighth nationally and he is on track to end the season as the top freshman nationally.