Jefferson Named A Freshman All-American

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.

The sociology major became the second player at Oregon State with two…