How Oregon State landed and retained freshman Jesse Legree - ESPN

When the father of star Oregon State freshman receiver Jesse Legree posted a cryptic graphic on social media last week announcing a media event, it set off a wave of speculation.

The graphic, titled «The Legree Effect Decision Day,» featured Legree in his orange Beavers uniform, surrounded by cameras. It was branded an «official media notice,» directing inquiries to someone with the moniker T-R-I-Q-Z, and announced a 2 p.m. event for that Friday. What it didn't say was what decision Legree planned to announce.

Was it for some kind of NIL deal? Was Legree announcing a return to Oregon State?

The idea he would announce he was leaving or seeking another opportunity for next season seemed far-fetched, but that possibility could have been considered given the state of college football.

It ended up being the news Oregon State fans were holding out hope for: Legree announced he would return to Corvallis next season, inking a new deal live on CBS Sports Network.

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