Folsom (Calif.) 2029 wide receiver Jaden Angel is lining up an early visit to Oregon State, with plans to be in Corvallis for the Beavers’ Sept. 19 matchup with Montana.
The trip will give Angel a closer look at JaMarcus Shephard’s program, and it comes after Oregon State extended an offer back in May. Since then, the Beavers have made a strong impression on the rising prospect.
"Oregon State's energy and new staff are amazing," Angel told On3's Brandon Huffman. "And coach Shephard is one of a kind."
Receivers coach James Finley handled the offer and has stayed the main contact for Oregon State in Angel’s recruitment.
"Coach Finley was the one who offered me and my dad is real close with coach Shep and coach (Mitch) Dahlen," Angel told Huffman.
The visit also carries extra weight because of the Folsom ties on both sides of the game. Several Folsom players are expected to be involved when Oregon State hosts Montana.
Oregon State’s push for Angel fits with Shephard’s early recruiting work in his first year leading the program. One of those early wins was landing Jameson Powell, a longtime Ole Miss commit whom Shephard had recruited while he was Washington’s receivers coach. Powell later helped Folsom win a state championship.
Angel’s recruitment has started to spread beyond Corvallis as well. Sacramento State and Nevada have also offered him, and he told Huffman he plans to attend a Wolf Pack game this season.
"Coach (Jeff) Choate's camp was structured, organized and gave everyone meaningful reps and coaching," Angel said. "The personal conversation with me and my parents when he offered made the experience even more special."
Washington State has also let Angel know he is on its recruiting radar, and he expects more chances to build his profile after his sophomore season.
For now, though, his attention is on Folsom. The Bulldogs opened the season with a win over Santa Rosa (Calif.) Cardinal Newman and will meet Mission Viejo (Calif.) in Week 2.
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