Oregon State Adds JUCO Safety Xander Chisolm to 2026 Recruiting Class

Chisolm, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound safety, will join the Beavers after playing at Fullerton College in California.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Oregon State Beavers have added class of 2026 JUCO safety Xander Chisolm to their roster for the upcoming season. Chisolm, who played high school football at Liberty High School in Bakersfield, California, recorded 40 total tackles, including 26 solo tackles and one interception, during his time at Fullerton College.

Why it matters

The addition of Chisolm bolsters Oregon State's defensive secondary as they look to build on a successful 2025 season. Chisolm's experience at the JUCO level should help him transition smoothly to the Pac-12 conference.

The details

Chisolm, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound safety, will come to Corvallis after spending time at Fullerton College in Fullerton, California. This season, he recorded 40 total tackles, including 26 solo tackles and one interception. His best game of the season was a six-tackle performance against Bakerfield, which included one tackle for loss. He also had two tackles, two pass breakups, and one interception against Pasadena City, one week later.

  • Chisolm signed with Oregon State on Wednesday as part of their national signing day festivities.

The players

Xander Chisolm

A 6-foot-3, 185-pound JUCO safety who played at Fullerton College in California after attending Liberty High School in Bakersfield, California.

Oregon State Beavers

The NCAA Division I football team that competes in the Pac-12 Conference and has added Chisolm to their 2026 recruiting class.

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The takeaway

The addition of Xander Chisolm, a talented JUCO safety, is an important pickup for Oregon State as they look to bolster their defensive secondary and continue building momentum after a successful 2025 season.