CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State junior running back Jermar Jefferson has been named to the watch list for the Doak Walker Award, which is given annually to the nation's top running back.
It's the second consecutive season the Harbor City, Calif., native has appeared on the preseason watch list. It's also his third preseason honor entering 2020. He was chosen as an Athlon Sports preseason All-Pac-12 First Teamer; Phil Steele magazine has him on its second team.
Jefferson enters the 2020 season having played in 21 career games, making 15 starts.