Oregon State freshman Jermar Jefferson is on pace to become one of the most prolific running backs in school history. With 865 rushing yards, Jefferson has a chance at reeling in OSU records for overall and freshman single-season rushing yardage, as well as touchdowns.
Where does Jefferson rank among the Beavers’ best-ever true freshmen? We go back to 1972, when the NCAA made freshmen eligibility for varsity competition. After pouring through many dog-eared OSU annual football media guides, here’s the best guess of Oregon State’s top 20 true freshmen: