CORVALLIS -- True freshman running back Jermar Jefferson has been selected the Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, league commissioner Larry Scott announced Tuesday. Jefferson is the second running back in Beaver history to be highlighted with the honor joining Jacquizz Rodgers in 2008.
Jefferson, from Harbor City, Calif., broke the OSU freshman rushing record in the recently completed season with 1,380 yards – the sixth-highest single season mark in school history. In addition, the sociology major is the second back in OSU history with a pair of 200-plus rushing yards games in the same season.