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The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced its Freshman All-America team on Tuesday, recognizing 32 of the nation’s top true freshmen and redshirt freshmen from the 2024 college football season.

For Oregon State Beavers fans, the news was bittersweet. Redshirt freshman linebacker Isaiah Chisom was the sole representative from the remaining Pac-12 schools to make the list. However, Chisom recently committed to UCLA via the transfer portal in December.

During the 2024 season with Oregon State, Chisom was the team’s second-leading tackler, recording 75 tackles, five tackles for loss, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble. His impressive performance also earned him Freshman All-America honors from The Athletic. Chisom is the first Beaver to receive such recognition since Damien Martinez in 2022.

2024 FWAA Freshman All-America Team

Offense (14 Players)

Quarterbacks

• DJ Lagway, Florida (6-3, 239, Fr., Willis, Texas)
• LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina (6-3, 242, R-Fr., Florence, S.C.)

Running Backs

• Ahmad Hardy, ULM (5-10, 205, Fr., Monticello, Miss.)
• Bryson Washington, Baylor (6-0, 203, R-Fr., Franklin, Texas)

Wide Receivers

• Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State (6-3, 215, Fr., Miami Gardens, Fla.)
• Bryant Wesco Jr., Clemson (6-2, 180, Fr., Midlothian, Texas)
• Ryan Williams, Alabama (6-0, 175, Fr., Mobile, Ala.)

Tight End

• Mason Williams, Ohio (6-5, 257, R-Fr., Mogadore, Ohio)

Offensive Line

• Aidan Banfield, North Carolina (6-3, 300, Fr., Buford, Ga.)
• Tyler Mercer, North Texas (6-4, 290, Fr., Prosper, Texas)
• Elijah Paige, USC (6-7, 320, R-Fr., Phoenix, Ariz.)
• Tyson Ruffins, Nevada (6-2, 291, R-Fr., Carson, Calif.)
• Jordan Seaton, Colorado (6-5, 285, Fr., Washington, D.C.)
• Josiah Thompson, South Carolina (6-7, 300, Fr., Dillon, S.C.)

Defense (13 Players)

Defensive Line

• Jamarioius Brown, Ole Miss (6-1, 315, R-Fr., Moss Point, Miss.)
• Jayden Jackson, Oklahoma (6-2, 312, Fr., Indianapolis, Ind.)
• Colin Simmons, Texas (6-3, 245, Fr., Duncanville, Texas)
• Dylan Stewart, South Carolina (6-6, 248, Fr., Washington, D.C.)

Linebackers

• Sammy Brown, Clemson (6-2, 235, Fr., Commerce, Ga.)
• Isaiah Chisom, Oregon State (6-0, 218, R-Fr., Santa Clarita, Calif.)
• Josiah Trotter, West Virginia (6-2, 242, R-Fr., Philadelphia, Pa.)

Cornerbacks

• OJ Frederique Jr., Miami (6-0, 180, Fr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
• Ashton Hampton, Clemson (6-2, 200, Fr., Tallahassee, Fla.)
• Leonard Moore, Notre Dame (6-2, 191, Fr., Round Rock, Texas)

Safeties

• KJ Bolden, Georgia (6-0, 185, Fr., Buford, Ga.)
• Koi Perich, Minnesota (6-1, 200, Fr., Esko, Minn.)
• Zechariah Poyser, Jax State (6-2, 190, R-Fr., Wildwood, Fla.)

Specialists (5 Players)

• K: Nolan Hauser, Clemson (6-1, 190, Fr., Cornelius, N.C.)
• P: Rhys Dakin, Iowa (6-0, 222, Fr., Melbourne, Australia)
• KR: Samuel Singleton Jr., Florida State (5-11, 195, R-Fr., Charleston, S.C.)
• PR: Kam Shanks, UAB (5-8, 180, R-Fr., Prattville, Ala.)
• AP: Isaac Brown, Louisville (5-9, 190, Fr., Homestead, Fla.)