At his introductory press conference , Oregon State head coach JaMarcus Shephard flashed recruiting chops. That skill is on full display today, following the verbal commitment of towering 6'5" safety Alonzo Green, the Beavers' first commit in their 2027 recruiting class. Green, currently a junior at Oak Hills High School (Hesperia, CA) in San Bernadino County, is currently rated three stars by major recruiting outlets. However, his tape shows the ability to play nickel corner & contest catches in the slot, shed blocks , and read/react for timely run fits . In an interview with 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins, Green explained why he committed to Oregon State: “I’m very excited about my decision,” Green said. “Coach Shep (JaMarcus Shephard) has something special cooking at Oregon State and I wanted to be a part of that as soon as possible. He runs a strict program and that’s what I was looking for.…