Oregon State Football National Signing Day Central: Live Updates
The JaMarcus Shephard era at Oregon State is officially underway, and the 2026 early signing day has arrived. Follow along below for live updates throughout the day on Beavers football, plus thoughts on each signee from the BeaversEdge staff!
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As of Wednesday morning, Oregon State head coach JaMarcus Shephard is expected to be signing six players, with the potential for a seventh. MORE on the seven HERE…
Oregon State Football Recruiting NSD Live Updates
California WR Cynai Thomas Signs With OSU
12/03/2025 08:09:26 PM6-foot-1, 150-pounds
Cynai Thomas makes it official. He is the latest Thomas to join the Beavers after his older brother, Skyler Thomas, recently finished up his career in Corvallis. Cynai, after being committed to the Beavers for a while, opened up his recruitment in recent weeks but opted to return to the Beavers’ 2026 recruiting class. He’s, as of now, one of the crown jewels of this class for JaMarcus Shephard and company.
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Cynai Thomas set for weekend decision between Oregon State and UCLA
UCLA hoping to flip Oregon State WR commit Cynai Thomas
Maryland WR Jesse Legree Signs With OSU
12/03/2025 08:09:12 PM5-foot-11, 170-pounds
Oregon State’s new head coach, JaMarcus Shephard, landed a surprise in the early evening on Wednesday night as Maryland WR Jesse Legree committed to Oregon State. The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder is a Rivals three-star recruit and boasts offers from Towson, Pittsburgh, Stony Brook, & Ohio…
California WR Jameson Powell Signs With To OSU
12/03/2025 08:09:18 PMWR Jameson Powell
5-foot-10, 150-pounds
Oregon State’s newfound recruiting pull under new head coach JaMarcus Shephard is already bearing fruit, as the Beavers landed former Ole Miss commit Jameson Powell. The three-star, 5-foot-10, 150-pounder talked about his decision to play under Shephard to Rivals’ Adam Gorney here.
Powell checks in as the No. 54 player in the state of California, the 111th-best receiver, and the 715th-best prospect nationally. He’s one of the highest-ranked signees in the Beavers’ class and should be considered a big win, choosing the Beavers over offers from Ole Miss, Oregon, California, Washington, Arizona, Boston College, Arkansas, & Colorado!
California TE Landon Cooks inks his LOI
12/03/2025 02:24:52 PMTE Landon Cook
6-foot-5 | 205 | De La Salle (CA)
California tight end Landon Cook, who committed to the program during the coaching search, made it official that he will be a Beaver. This fall, Cook recorded 23 receptions for 326 yards and three touchdowns. Quality numbers against stiff competition in central California.
“I’m excited to see what he brings for this program and can’t wait to get back up there and meet him,” Cook recently told BeaversEdge about the hiring of JaMarcus Shephard.
Relevant Links
Oregon State Football Lands 2026 TE Landon Cook
Washington LB Lance McGee signs letter of intent
12/03/2025 01:28:29 PMLB Lance McGee
5-foot-11 | 215 | Sumner (WA)
Oregon State gets linebacker Lance McGee back in the fold as recommitted to the program on Wednesday, and signed with the Beavers. BeaversEdge noted on Tuesday night that the Beavers’ new coaching staff was working hard on getting the Washington talent back in the class. With Sumner, McGee put up huge numbers as a tailback, but with the Beavers, he’ll play on the defensive side of the ball.
Relevant Links
Oregon State Commit Scouting Report: LB Lance McGee
California LB Jeremiah Brown signs his letter of intent
12/03/2025 11:25:48 AMLB Jeremiah Brown
6-foot-3 | 195 | San Jacinto (CA)
Solid, productive linebacker out of Southern California. Credited this season with 58 tackles, including three tackles for loss. Chose the Beavers over San Diego State, Fresno State, and San Jose State, among others.
Washington DE Adel Dorr makes it official
12/03/2025 11:23:50 AMEDGE Adel Dorr
6-foot-4 | 245 | Isasaquah (WA)
Dorr committed to Oregon State over Boise State, UNLV, Washington State, and Fresno State. Productive defensive end who has the size to be an early impact player for the Beavers. Oregon State runs through his blood; this is a player whose commitment never wavered and wants to be a Beaver more than anyone else in the class.
Texas DB Kai Wheaton signs with Oregon State
12/03/2025 09:34:00 AMDB Kai Wheaton
6-foot-0 | 180 | Wheaton (TX)
Signing No. 2 of the day comes from Texas defensive back Kai Wheaton. The Texas native committed to Oregon State in June over offers from Arizona, Arkansas, Cal, Houston, Memphis, San Diego State, Texas Tech, and others. Despite the coaching changes, Wheaton, whose cousin Markus was an All-Pac-12 first-team wide receiver for the Beavers, remained true to his commitment.
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Oregon State flips South Alabama commit Caleb Metzner
12/03/2025 07:52:19 AMEDGE Caleb Metzner
6-foot-2 | 215 | Cottahge Hill Christian Academy (AL)
The Beavers start signing day with a bang as the new coaching staff flips South Alabama commitment Caleb Metzner to the Beavers. Notably, Metzner visited Alabama just a few weeks ago, and while the Crimson Tide never offered, there was potential of them doing so. It’s no surprise that the Beavers picked up where the Crimson Tide left off and convinced Metzner to come out west. Fantastic senior season with 111 tackles, including 24.5 sacks.
Oregon State starts signing day with flip of Alabama prospect Caleb Metzner
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