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The Oregon State Beavers start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho State. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Beavers whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff.
Today, No. 32: Linebacker Jonathan Willis
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Jonathan Willis
Bio: Willis was recruited out of Booker T. Washington, where he was the No. 11-rated linebacker in Oklahoma. He had 28 1/2 sacks in his final two years of high school.
Key statistics: Willis finished his career with 24 starts in 48 appearances. Along the way, he produced 196 tackles (115 solo), 12 1/2 for loss and six sacks.
His best season came in 2017 when the redshrt junior made 68 tackles, including 36 solo, with six tackles for loss and three sacks.
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No. 33: Safety Jalen Moore
No. 34: Running backs Steven Jackson and Ryan Nall
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