Breaking: Five-Star 305-Pound Offensive Guard Donovan Jackson Flips Commitment to Oregon State Beavers After Rejecting Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama…
Breaking News: Five-Star 305-Pound Offensive Guard Donovan Jackson Flips Commitment to Oregon State Beavers After Rejecting Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama
The college football world was shaken today as five-star offensive guard Donovan Jackson, a 305-pound powerhouse, made a stunning last-minute decision to flip his commitment to Oregon State. Jackson had long been expected to sign with either Georgia or Alabama, two perennial powerhouses, but in a shocking twist, he turned down both to head to Corvallis.
The Decision That Shocked the Nation
Jackson, ranked as one of the top interior linemen in the country, had been a top target for Nick Saban and Kirby Smart. Both powerhouse programs had been in relentless pursuit of the Texas native, hoping to add his dominance to their offensive lines. For months, experts and analysts had him penciled in as either a Bulldog or a Crimson Tide commit.
However, in a stunning press conference at his high school gym, Jackson pulled out a black and orange Oregon State cap, signaling his commitment to the Beavers. Gasps filled the room as Jackson, who had posted pictures in Georgia and Alabama gear just weeks earlier, grinned and addressed the media.
Why Oregon State?
“I know people are gonna be shocked,” Jackson said. “But I had to go where my heart is. Oregon State has been recruiting me hard from day one. They believed in me when the big names were focused on just adding another star to their roster. The coaching staff, the family atmosphere, the opportunity to build something special—it all made sense.”
Sources close to Jackson say he was swayed by Beavers head coach Trent Bray, who made it clear that Jackson would be a focal point in their offensive scheme from day one. The chance to make an immediate impact, rather than waiting behind multiple five-star recruits at Alabama or Georgia, played a huge role in his choice.
Georgia and Alabama React
Within minutes of Jackson’s announcement, social media exploded with reactions. Georgia and Alabama fans were left stunned, while Oregon State fans celebrated the massive recruiting win.
“I don’t know what happened,” one Alabama recruiting insider tweeted. “This came out of nowhere. Oregon State just landed a game-changer.”
Georgia coach Kirby Smart reportedly made a last-ditch effort to get Jackson to reconsider, but the decision was final. Alabama’s Nick Saban, known for locking down top-tier talent, was also blindsided by the flip.
The Beavers’ Biggest Recruiting Win Ever?
For Oregon State, this might be their biggest recruiting victory in program history. Jackson is a program-changing player—someone who could anchor the Beavers’ offensive line for years to come and put them in the national conversation.
“People underestimate Oregon State,” Jackson said. “But I’m ready to prove the doubters wrong.”
With this shocking flip, the Beavers just sent a message to the college football world: they’re no longer just an underdog—they’re a serious contender.