Artavis Pierce
If there’s someone that’s going to challenge Nall for that third running back spot, it figures to be the explosive Artavis Pierce. Funny enough, Pierce played behind Nall during his freshman and sophomore seasons at Oregon State. Now the two will battle for a chance to make the active roster.
Pierce tallied 2,127 rushing yards, good enough for 10th all-time at Oregon State, and scored 15 rushing touchdowns. He averaged 5.8 yards per carry, which tied for the best in program history. Pierce thrived in the passing game, where he caught 74 passes for 578 yards and two touchdowns, and the transition to a similar offense should be seamless.
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