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Wheaton Son Joins Oregon State Rivals

Kai Wheaton, son of Oregon Ducks legend Kenny Wheaton, has signed with Oregon State Beavers, adding a new twist to the familys football saga. Rated as the one hundred seventh cornerback nationally, Kai will play under new head coach JaMarcus Shephard, who is building a strong team in Corvallis. Interestingly, Kai is cousins with former Beavers wide receiver Markus Wheaton. Oregon State also secured three-star edge rusher Caleb Metzner on National Signing Day, with six other verbal commits already lined up for their two thousand twenty-six class, indicating a promising future for the program.

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