# College Football's Hidden Star

> Oregon State receiver Jesse Legree leads nation in receiving yards with 932 yards in six games.
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- Summary: Oregon State receiver Jesse Legree leads nation in receiving yards with 932 yards in six games. Oregon State receiver Jesse Legree has 932 receiving yards in…
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- Published: 2026-10-16T05:10:05+00:00
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- Topics: jeremiah smith, malachi toney, jesse legree, oregon state, pacific 12, college football, receiving yards, wide receiver, sports
## The Nation's No. 1 WR
Oregon State receiver Jesse Legree has 38 catches for 932 yards and 12 touchdowns in six games.
## Legree's History
Legree was ranked a three-star recruit by all major services, listed as No. 1,631 in class, and got a late scholarship offer from Oregon State.
## Legree's Stats
Legree has 24.5 yards per catch, tops nationally among receivers with at least 15 catches, and leads in 30+ yard catches.
## Consistent Performer
Legree has at least four catches per game, scored a touchdown each game, and topped 100 yards in every game.
## Recent Games
Legree faced ranked teams in Texas Tech and Houston, producing 13 catches for 376 yards and three touchdowns.
## Other Leaders
Danny Scudero led the nation in receiving yards last season, Rome Odunze in 2023 was last power conference leader, and DeVonta Smith in 2.
## What's Next
Legree will have at least two more years in college and may transfer to become an instant impact player.
## Key takeaway

Oregon State receiver Jesse Legree has 932 receiving yards in six games, topping national leaders Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney.