OSU football: Legree makes good impression in first scrimmage

CORVALLIS — Oregon State freshman receiver Jesse Legree wasted little time announcing his arrival, authoring a pair of highlight-reel plays during Saturday’s spring scrimmage that turned heads inside the Beavers’ football complex.

True freshmen are rarely made available to reporters during spring drills, but the Baltimore native was granted the exception after his performance and handled the spotlight with the same poise he showed on the field. Legree’s burst and sure hands were on full display as he connected on two long gains that helped ignite an offense looking for new playmakers.

While coaches continue to evaluate every position and see no benefit in naming starters months ahead of the season opener, Legree’s early impression suggests he intends to force his way into the conversation sooner rather than later. Cornerbacks, for their part, are already anticipating another stiff test when the Beavers reconvene for their next scrimmage.

Oregon State, sports editor Les Gehrett contributed.