A.J. Hedgecock

Position:
Safety
Height:
6-0
Weight:
205
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Dayton, Ore.
High School:
Dayton HS

OREGON STATE – 2014: Now that he’s healthy, A.J. will likely have a role on special teams … will also be part of a group of young players seeking a role in nickel and dime packages. 2013: A.J. was poised to become a major special teams contributor … suffered a shoulder injury in fall camp requiring season-ending surgery. 2012: Redshirt.

DAYTON: Played running back, safety and kicker for the Pirates … honored as the Johnny Carpenter Male Prep Athlete of the Year for the state of Oregon in 2011 … named 3A Co-Offensive Player of the Year … also played point guard for the basketball team and track – long jump, 100-meter dash and discus … team captain for football and basketball teams 2009-12 … earned first team all-state at running back and safety 2009-11 … earned first team all-state at point guard 2009-11 … rushed for 1,800 yards as a senior; rushed for 2,500 yards as a junior … recorded 135 tackles in 2011 … helped football team to 12-1 season as a senior with only loss coming in the state championship game.

PERSONAL: Born January 19, 1994 in Salem, Ore. … son of Benjie Hedgecock and Julie Vobora … has two brothers, Zak and Ethan, and two sisters, Emma and Rylie … grandmother Sheron Maxwell-Stillwell is an Oregon State graduate … valedictorian of his class … enjoys hunting and video games in his down time … lists his favorite athlete as Michael Jordan … says his biggest athletic thrill to date as “kicking a 43-yard field goal to win the Oregon East vs. West Shrine Game” … chose OSU because “of friends, athletics and the great atmosphere” ... majoring in human development and family sciences with an option in human services.