
Oregon State’s record-setting route-runner with big-play polish
James Newson is a legacy Oregon State receiver whose calling card was production, not flash—in the 2002 season he posted 74 catches for 1,284 yards and 12 touchdowns, then followed with 81 receptions for 1,306 yards in the 2003 season, finishing with 213 career grabs for 3,572 yards and 20 receiving scores. He stood out as a reliable chain-mover who also stretched defenses, with multiple 100-yard games and a Beavers-era record-setting résumé. If you value proven volume, clutch consistency, and an established track record at a power-conference program, he checks the box.