James Rodgers

Position:
Wide Receiver
Height:
5-7
Weight:
188
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Richmond, TX
High School:
Lamar Consolidated

2008: One of the most electrifying young players in the nation...possessed with great speed and quickness...has made OSU’s “fly sweep” (reverse) one of the most effective plays in the Beaver offensive arsenal...a dangerous kick returner, who will see more action in that role in ’08...scored on a 72-yard pass from Lyle Moevao in the spring game. 2007: Started one game...accounted for 916 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns...rushed for 115 yards in the Emerald Bowl victory vs. Maryland, 65 of which came in the game-ending 6:24 drive...scored two touchdowns in the bowl, recovering an Yvenson Bernard fumble in the end zone late in the third quarter that proved to be the winning score – also had a 14-yard TD reception from Sean Canfield in the first...scored the game-winning touchdown on a 25-yard fly sweep at Oregon in double overtime...in his first game as a Beaver he rushed for 62 yards vs. Utah.

LAMAR CONSOLIDATED: Three-year letterman as a wide receiver and free safety...2005 and ‘06 District MVP, first team all-state, first team Greater Houston Area...2006 basketball District MVP...four-year letterman and starter in basketball and track.

PERSONAL: Born in Richmond, Texas...son of Tasha Williams...has three siblings, including incoming freshman running back Jacquizz Rodgers...several former prep teammates are playing at Division I schools...Michael Lewis of the 49ers is an uncle...chose OSU because of the “academic programs, the campus and the people at OSU made me feel welcome”... Participated in the 2008 OSU Learning Through Excellence Spring Break program – studying Native American Issues in Rural Oregon Communities, interacting five days with the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde...undeclared major.