The Oregon State Beavers are 64 days away from starting the 2024 season on Aug. 31.
The Oregon State Beavers start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho State. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Beavers whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff.
Today, No. 64: Offensive linemanNathan Eldridge
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Bio: Eldridge began his college career at Arizona after starring at Boulder Creek High School. With Arizona, he appeared in 25 games and was named honorable mention All-Pac-12 in 2017.
Key achievements: After transferring to OSU, Eldridge was named first-team All-Pac-12 in 2020. He received conference lineman of the week honors on Nov. 30 following the team’s win over the Oregon Ducks. The following season, Eldridge once again received first-team all-conference honors after making 13 starts. He also landed on the watch lists for the Rimington Trophy and the Outland Trophy.
PRIOR COUNTDOWN POSTS
No. 65: Offensive lineman Doug Nienhuis.
No. 66: Offensive lineman Andy Levitre.
No. 67: Offensive lineman Roy Schuening.
No. 68: Offensive lineman Brandon Kipper.
No. 69: Guard Josh Andrews.
No. 70: Center Jake Levengood.
No. 71: Defensive lineman Jon Sandstrom.
No. 72: Offensive lineman Robert Sykes.
No. 73: Offensive lineman Blake Brandel.
No. 74: Defensive tackle Kevin Frahm.
No. 75: Offensive linemen Taliese Fuaga, John Witte and Kyle DeVan.
No. 76: Offensive lineman Fletcher Keister.
No. 77: Defensive lineman Pellom McDaniels and offensive lineman Sean Harlow.
No. 78: Offensive lineman Jeff Hart
No. 79: Linnemen Vic Sears and Ted Bates
No. 80: A quartet of wide receivers
No. 81: Tight end Phil Ross
No. 82: Wide receiver Robert Prescott
No. 83: Wide receiver James Battle
No. 84: Tight end Tim Euhus
No. 85: Defensive lineman Dennis Boyd
No. 86: Defensive end Obum Gwacham
No. 87: Tight end Joe Halahuni
No. 88: Tight end Luke Musgrave
No. 89: Tight end Connor Hamlett
No. 90: Defensive linemen Bill Swancutt and Victor Butler.
No. 82: Wide receiver Robert Prescott
No. 83: Wide receiver James Battle
No. 84: Tight end Tim Euhus
No. 85: Defensive lineman Dennis Boyd
No. 86: Defensive end Obum Gwacham
No. 87: Tight end Joe Halahuni
No. 88: Tight end Luke Musgrave
No. 89: Tight end Connor Hamlett
No. 90: Defensive linemen Bill Swancutt and Victor Butler
