Oregon State Beavers In The NFL: Week 7 Recap
With the NFL week seven in the books, BeaversEdge takes a closer look at how the Oregon State Beavers performed during the seventh week!
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Oregon State Beavers In The NFL
Right Tackle, 1st String – Taliese Fuaga – New Orleans Saints
In New Orleans’ 26-14 loss to Chicago, Fuaga started at right tackle and played 56 snaps.
Punter – Johnny Hekker – Tennessee Titans
In Tennessee’s 31-13 loss to New England, Hekker punted three times for a total of 122 yards. He averaged just over 40 yards per punt, landed two inside the 20, and had a long punt of 53 yards. Hekker is fourth in the NFL in punts inside the 20 (11) and has punted the fifth most yards in the NFL so far this season.
Left Guard, 1st String – Isaac Seumalo – Pittsburgh Steelers
In Pittsburgh’s 33-31 loss to Cincinnati, Seumalo started at left guard and played 57 snaps.
Wide Receiver / 1st String KR/PR – Anthony Gould – Indianapolis Colts
In Indianapolis’ 38-24 win over the Chargers, Gould saw an increased role offensively due to injuries to the receiving corps. He saw action on a career-high 39 offensive snaps, and he caught his lone target from QB Daniel Jones for three yards. He also saw action on three kick returns for 84 yards, averaging 28 yards per return.
Linebacker, 1st String – Omar Speights – Los Angeles Rams
Speights returned to the Rams’ lineup after a one-game absence due to an ankle sprain and played 45 snaps in the 35-7 win over the Jaguars in London. He tallied two tackles and also played 14 snaps on special teams.
Cornerback, 2nd String – Rejzohn Wright – New Orleans Saints
In New Orleans’ 26-14 loss to the Bears, Wright didn’t see action.
Left Guard/Center, 1st String – Blake Brandel – Minnesota Vikings
In Minnesota’s 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Brandel once again got the start, this time at center for the Vikings, playing 67 snaps. So far this season, Brandel has played snaps at left tackle and started games at left guard and center, further illustrating his versatile value to the Vikings.
Cornerback, Nickelback 2nd String – Alex Austin – New England Patriots
In New England’s 25-19 win over the Saints, Austin saw action on seven special teams snaps.
Cornerback, 1st String – Nahshon Wright – Chicago Bears
In Chicago’s 26-14 win over New Orleans, Wright started at cornerback and played 55 snaps. He tallied two tackles, had two pass deflections, and had an interception he returned for 38 yards.
Wide Receiver, 2nd String – Brandin Cooks – New Orleans Saints
In New Orleans’ 26-14 loss to Chicago, Cooks played 39 snaps and caught his lone target for three yards.
Safety, 2nd String – Kitan Oladapo – Green Bay Packers
In Green Bay’s 27-23 win over Arizona, Oladapo played 10 snaps on special teams.
Tight End, 2nd String – Luke Musgrave – Green Bay Packers
In the Packers’ 27-23 win over the Cardinals, Musgrave saw 24 snaps on offense. He wasn’t targeted in the passing game.
Tight End, 3rd String – Teagan Quitoriano – Atlanta Falcons
In Atlanta’s 20-10 loss to the 49ers, Quitoriano saw action on special teams, playing 13 snaps.
Practice Squads
RB Jermar Jefferson – Arizona Cardinals
The newest Oregon State NFL practice squad signee, Jermar Jefferson, has recently joined Arizona in the wake of injuries to their backfield.
DB Jordan Poyer – Buffalo Bills
After a stint with the Miami Dolphins, Poyer is back in Buffalo, this time on the practice squad. Considering his familiarity with Sean McDermott’s defense, should an injury in the DB room happen, Poyer could certainly be elevated.
OL Gerad Lichtenhan – Baltimore Ravens
Playing his lone season for Oregon State in 2024 and starting every game at left tackle, Lichtenhan has signed on with the Ravens’ practice squad.
OG Joshua Gray – Atlanta Falcons
Oregon State’s all-time starts leader, Gray, has signed with the Atlanta Falcons after a standout career with the Beavers.
DB Jaden Robinson – Denver Broncos
After tallying 38 tackles for Oregon State in his final collegiate season in 2024, Robinson has signed with the Broncos’ practice squad.
WR Isaiah Hodgins – Pittsburgh Steelers
The most recent Beaver addition to an NFL roster, Hodgins joined Pittsburgh’s practice squad last week. He’ll be a seasoned and big target for QB Aaron Rodgers should an injury occur and he be called up.
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