Oregon State just this past weekend lost out on the top tight end prospect in the state when Jacob Kizer committed to Washington.
But one thing we have already seen from new Oregon State coach Gary Andersen is that he is nimble on the recruiting trail, and always has an under the radar option.
The Beavers have added a TE for the 2016 class that is a local, from nearby Lebanon High School in John Bates.
Bates, is 6'5", but only 201 lbs., light for the position, though in the spread, the tight ends see more time split out than might be the historic case in Mike Riley's pro-style offense.