Despite a bit of a slower sophomore season after busting out of the gates as a freshman, Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson was selected to the 2020 Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List on Wednesday, an award given annually to the country’s best running back.
Jefferson is expected to be the full-time option out of the backfield for the Beavers in 2020, after splitting time with Artavis Pierce last season. The 5’ 10”, 210-pounder tallied 10 total touchdowns (8 rushing, 2 receiving) in 2019, while running for 685 yards on 142 carries as a part-time option.