BeaversEdge Top 25 For 2025: No. 17 Jacob Strand
In the months leading up to the start of fall camp, BeaversEdge.com will be counting down the Top 25 Oregon State football players on the 2025 roster. Want to give your two cents on the rankings? Subscribe to BeaversEdge.com to join The Dam Board and weigh in on the conversation. We continue with offensive lineman Jacob Strand, who checks in at No. 17.
Jacob Strand
Offensive Line (Tackle)
Bio
No. 69
6-foot-5, 300-pounds
Rs-Junior
Canby, Ore.
Canby HS
2024 Stats: 3 GP (season-ending injury)
2024 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE)
• Played in three games, against Idaho State, San Diego State and Oregon
• Saw action on 114 snaps
2023 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
• Played in six games
2022 (FRESHMAN)
• Played in three games, appearing versus California, Arizona State and Florida. Redshirted
CANBY HIGH SCHOOL
• Letterwinner for head coach Jimmy Joyce
• Team captain as a senior
• Played on the offensive line, tight end and defensive end, starting for three season
• Named the League Lineman of the Year during his career while also being named first-team all-league at both tight end and defensive end
• Lettered four years in lacrosse and three years in basketball. Three-year starter in lacrosse and two-year starter at center in basketball
Strand 2024 Recap
Coming off a 2023 campaign that saw him play in six games, including late-season starts against Oregon and Notre Dame, Strand looked poised to be a key contributor to the offensive line in 2024. Early in the season, that appeared to be the case, as he saw 114 snaps across the first three games as a reserve. However, he suffered a season-ending injury in the third game of the season, cutting his year short.
Strand 2025 Outlook
Entering the 2025 campaign, the biggest key for Strand will be getting and staying healthy. He didn’t participate in spring practices recovering from last year’s injury, but should be ready to go in fall camp barring any setbacks. He’s one of the more experienced players at tackle, with 289 total snaps across three seasons and should be in contention for one of the open tackle spots.
