Catching up with: Steven Jackson

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001 | 10:44 a.m.

STEVEN JACKSON

High School: Attended Vo-Tech/Played for Eldorado ('01)

Where he is now: Oregon State

Class: Freshman

Sport: Football

Currently: Jackson, a 6-1, 210-pound running back, has made an impact in his first season with the Beavers, rushing for 159 yards in five games -- third among Oregon State players -- and amassing 99 yards on kickoff returns. In a 38-7 loss to UCLA on Sept. 29, Jackson raced 63 yards for his first collegiate TD, helping his squad avoid a shutout. The 2-4 Beavers host California Saturday.

Looking back: The Sun's 2000 State Offensive Player of the Year, Jackson was a dominant offensive force during his varsity career, racking up 3,976 rushing yards and 51 rushing touchdowns during his final two seasons with the Sundevils. As a senior, he carried a whopping 386 times for 2,764 yards and 34 touchdowns, helping Eldorado to the Sunrise Region title and an appearance in the 4A State Tournament.

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