Oregon State's star running back could be on the move.
Damian Martinez, who earned All-Pac-12 first-team honors in his second season with the Beavers, has entered the transfer portal, 247Sports reports.
In 12 games during the 2023 season, Martinez had 1,185 yards on 194 carries (6.1 yards per carry) and nine touchdowns. He also caught 11 passes for 140 yards.
As a true freshman in 2022, he ran for 982 yards on 161 carries (6.1 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns.
Martinez was one of four OSU players to earn first-team all-conference honors, along with offensive lineman Talese Fuaga, offensive lineman Jake Levengood and linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold. Ta.
Martinez announced his intention to continue his career with the Beavers last November, after a flurry of Oregon State players opted to enter the transfer portal. He was expected to be a mainstay under first-year head coach Trent Brey in 2024.
Oregon State's second-leading rusher on last year's team, Deshaun Fenwick, has exhausted his eligibility. Redshirt senior Jam Griffin and redshirt junior Isaiah Newell could both compete for significant playing time in 2024.
Jarryd Denny is a high school sports reporter for the Statesman Journal. Contact him at JDenney@salem.gannett.com or X @jarrid_denney.
