Oregon State Coach Praises Offensive Tackle Transfer

JaMarcus Shephard highlights new addition Broderick Shull and discusses areas for improvement in spring practice

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:26pm

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Oregon State head coach JaMarcus Shephard spoke with local media following a Beavers' spring football practice, highlighting several key points about the state of the program. Shephard discussed the need for players to practice with the right technique and tempo, expressed frustration over missed opportunities in the passing game, and detailed the addition of new offensive tackle transfer Broderick Shull.

Why it matters

As Oregon State looks to build on a successful 2025 season, Shephard's comments provide insight into the team's focus areas heading into the spring game and 2026 campaign. The addition of Shull, a sizable offensive lineman, could bolster the Beavers' offensive front, while Shephard's emphasis on practice habits and execution suggests areas the team aims to improve.

The details

Shephard emphasized the importance of players practicing with the right technique and tempo, noting the need to find the right balance between contact drills and positioning work. He also expressed frustration over missed opportunities in the passing game, saying the team must capitalize when chances arise. Regarding the addition of Shull, Shephard said the coaching staff thoroughly evaluated available transfer options before identifying the 6'6", 330-pound lineman as a good fit for the program.

  • Yesterday, Shephard spoke with local media following a Beavers' spring football practice.

The players

JaMarcus Shephard

The head coach of the Oregon State football team.

Broderick Shull

A new offensive tackle transfer who Shephard says will add size and strength to the Beavers' offensive line.

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What they’re saying

“You know, one of the things that we got to just do a better job of is making sure that we are able to stay up, and know how to practice the right way. We have varying tempos throughout practice, that allow us to give the best chance to understand the expectations, but it is also about learning technique, the proper technique of how to do things.”

— JaMarcus Shephard, Head Coach

“There's just opportunities out there, and we got to take advantage of those opportunities that are out there, okay. I cringe at the idea of seeing the football on the ground in any circumstance. That's why the standard for our team is hand the ball to the ref. Then that way it never touches the ground. It just drives me absolutely up a wall to see the opportunities for these young men, and they not capitalize on then, you know?”

— JaMarcus Shephard, Head Coach

“Oh, you know what? At a point there were some other guys that we had kind of put on the radar that we felt like would be good additions to the roster. And then you know what? WE kind of sat down collectively as an offense, and our recruiting staff, and just kind of said 'Hey, who are the other guys that are out there that really we really feel we like?' - I mean it was probably about a five hour process where we sat down and we just watched every single person, got on the phone with them, and just started to communicate and have those conversations - who is someone else? Because we thought were going to get someone else and it didn't work out.”

— JaMarcus Shephard, Head Coach

What’s next

The Beavers will hold their annual spring game later this month, providing an opportunity for Shephard and his staff to evaluate the team's progress and identify any remaining areas for improvement heading into the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Shephard's comments highlight Oregon State's focus on developing players' fundamental skills and technique, as well as the coaching staff's diligence in identifying and recruiting talented transfer additions like Broderick Shull to bolster the roster. As the Beavers look to build on recent success, these priorities will be crucial in helping the team reach its full potential.