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Xavier Crawford named FWAA Freshman All-American: Oregon State Beavers rundown

Oregon State cornerback Xavier Crawford has been named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America.

Crawford, who started all 12 games in his first collegiate season, tied for the team lead with 10 pass breakups and added 70 tackles and one interception as part of a secondary that ranked 44th nationally in pass defense at 211.2 yards allowed per game.

Crawford was also a USA Today Freshman All-American and an All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection.

Here is the full FWAA Freshman All-America team

Quarterback: Sam Darnold, USC
Running back, Justice Hill, Oklahoma State
Running back, Benny Snell, Kentucky
Running back: Mike Weber, Ohio State
Wide receiver: Ty Lee, Middle Tennessee
Wide receiver: Ahmmon Richards, Miami
Wide receiver: Demetris Robertson, California
Tight end: Isaac Nauta, Georgia
Offensive line: Ryan Bates, Penn State
Offensive line: Ben Bredeson, Michigan
Offensive line: Michael Jordan, Ohio State
Offensive line: Zach Shackelford, Texas
Offensive line: Thomas Shoaf, BYU
Offensive line: Jawaan Taylor, Florida
All-purpose: Donnie Corley, Michigan State

Defensive line: Brian Burns, Florida State
Defensive line: Dre'Mont Jones, Ohio State
Defensive line: Dexter Lawrence, Clemson
Defensive line: Ed Oliver, Houston
Defensive line: Reggie Walker, Kansas State
Linebacker: Troy Dye, Oregon
Linebacker: Leo Lewis, Mississippi State
Linebacker: David Reese, Florida
Linebacker: Josiah Tauafa, UTSA
Linebacker: Logan Wilson, Wyoming
Defensive back: Jessie Bates, Wake Forest
Defensive back: Xavier Crawford, Oregon State
Defensive back: Clifton Duck, Appalachian State
Defensive back: Javon Hagan, Ohio
Defensive back: Taylor Rapp, Washington
Kicker: Rodrigo Blankenship, Georgia
Punter: Tom Sheldon, North Carolina
Kick returner: Tony Pollard, Memphis
Punt returner: Malik McGue, Army

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The Beavers (15-1, 4-0 Pac-12) have won 12 consecutive games, including three in a row over ranked opponents, and are the only Pac-12 team still undefeated in conference play.