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Beavers' 2018 recruiting class ranks 69th nationally

First-year coach Jonathan Smith's class is currently ranked last in the Pac-12 and No. 69 nationally, according to 247sports.com.
OSU quarterback recruit Jake Dukart passed for 2,656 yards and 27 TDs his senior year at Lake Oswego High School. (Photo: Karl Maasdam, Statesman Journal)

CORVALLIS — It's been a day on the football front at Oregon State.

The Beavers have added 13 players to the fold on National Signing Day, joining 11 players who were part of the early signing period in December.

First-year coach Jonathan Smith's class is currently ranked last in the Pac-12 and No. 69 nationally, according to 247sports.com.

National Signing Day recruits

JEROMY REICHNER (3 STARS)

Position: Defensive end

Height: 6-2

Weight: 290

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.

Of note: Began his college career at Tempe in 2015-16 and redshirted as a true freshman. Played last season at Los Angeles Valley College and recorded 35 tackles, including five for loss and 1.5 sacks. Was named all-conference.

RONNIE AUDETTE (3 STARS)

Position: Noseguard

Height: 6-3

Weight: 300

Hometown: Elk River, Minnesota

Of note: Rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports. Was a first team all-state selection in 2017. Had 43 tackles as a senior, including 13 tackles for loss, three sacks, one blocked punt and one blocked field goal.

BRANDON KIPPER (3 STARS)

Position: Offensive tackle

Height: 6-6

Weight: 280

Hometown: Nampa, Idaho

Of note: Rated as a three-star player by 247Sports. A two-time all-state selection. A two-way player at Columbia High School, had 38 tackles as a senior and four sacks. Appeared in 11 games for the University of Hawaii as a freshman in 2017.

MATTHEW TAGO (4 STARS)

Position: Outside linebacker

Height: 6-2

Weight: 215

Hometown: Palmdale, Calif.

Of note: Rated as a four-star recruit by 247Sports, and ranked among the top 100 players in the state of California. Played quarterback in additoin to linebacker at Quartz High High School. Passed for 3,178 yards and 38 TDs as a senior and rushed for 500 yards and 16 TDs. Had 61 tackles last season, including 11 tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

JERMAR JEFFERSON (3 STARS)

Position: Running back

Height: 5-10

Weight: 205

Hometown: Redondo Beach, Calif.

Of note: Rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals. Rushed for 1,861 yards and 34 TDs his senior year at Redondo Union High School, averaging 9.1 yards per carry. Added 23 receptions for 372 yards and three scores.

JOHN MCCARTAN (3 STARS)

POSITION: Linebacker

Height: 6-5

Weight: 220

Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.

Of note: Rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and ranked among the top 100 players in California. Had 43 tackles as a senior at Santa Margarita Catholic, with five sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

SEMISI SALUNI (3 STARS)

Position: Outside linebacker

Height: 6-3

Weight: 220

Hometown: Walnut Creek, Calif.

Of note: Rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports. Plans to go on a two-year LDS Mission after graduating from high school. Had 43 tackles as a senior in 2017 with seven tackles for loss and four sacks. Also had 31 receptions for 625 yards and 10 TDs.

JOSHUA GRAY (3 STARS)

Position: Offensive tackle

Height: 6-4

Weight: 265

Hometown: Alta Loma, Calif.

Of note: Played defensive end and long snapper at Jesuit HS.

JADEN ROBINSON (3 STARS)

Position: Cornerback

Height: 6-0

Weight: 180

Hometown: Auburn, Wash.

Of note: Rated three stars by 247Sports. Was an all-league selection as a wide receiver and defensive back at Auburn Riverside HS. Named to the Seattle Times All-Area team and second team all-state. Had 35 tackles and six interceptions as a senior, and also caught 22 passes for 640 yards and eight TDs.

JACK COLLETTO (3 STARS)

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6-3

Weight: 225

Hometown: Camus, Wash.

Of note: Played last season at Arizona Western College. Completed 39 of 67 passes for 548 yards and four TDs, and ran for 185 yards and nine scores. Considered a dual-threat quarterback. Led Camas HS to a 14-0 record his senior and and the No 22 ranking nationally. Was the Seattle Times and Gatorade Player of the Year in Washington.

SHAWN ELLIOTT (2 STARS)

Position: Defensive end

Height: 6-2

Weight: 240

Hometown: Lake Oswego

Of note: Played for former OSU All-American Steve Coury at Lake Oswego HS. Earned Three River first team honors as a senior, and USA TODAY All-Oregon second team.

GRIFFIN KORICAN (N/A)

Position: Offensive guard

Height: 6-5

Weight: 295

Hometown: Seattle

Of note: Helped lead O'Dea HS to a 12-1 record his senior year and a No. 2 ranking in the state of Washington. Named the 3A Metro Mountain Division Offensive Lineman of the Year

CONNER WARICK (N/A)

Position: Defensive end

Height: 6-4

Weight: 240

Hometown: Lacey, Wash.

Of note: As a senior at Timberline HS was named lineman of the year in the Class 3A South Sound Conference

Early signing period recruits

Bradley Bicker, DE, 6-7, 240, Beaverton (3 stars)

Keishon Dawkins, OT, 6-5, 265, Wilsonville (3 stars)

Jake Dukart, QB, 6-1, 175, Lake Oswego (3 stars)

Craig Francois, LB, 6-2, 225, Pasadena, Calif. (3 stars)

Isaac Hodgins, DT, 6-0, 288, Oakley, Calif. (3 stars)

Jesiah Irish, WR, 6-0, 170, Snoqualmie, Wash. (3 stars)

Jake Levengood, OT, 6-4, 260, Vacaville, Calif. (3 stars)

Kase Rogers, RB, 6-0, 185, Houston, Texas (3 stars)

Isaiah Smalls, TE, 6-4, 230, Los Angeles (3 stars)

Isaiah Tufaga, LB, 6-0, 205, Laie, Hawaii (3 stars)

DeShon Wilson, CB, 6-0, 190, Hayward, Calif. (3 stars)

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