Oregon State Beavers guard Josh Andrews against the Wisconsin Badgers at Reser Stadium on September 8, 2012. Doug Beghtel/ The Oregonian

The Oregon State Beavers start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho State. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Beavers whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff.

Today, No. 69: Guard Josh Andrews.

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Josh Andrews

Bio: The Beavers signed the three-star recruit in 2009 out of Colony High School in Ontario, California. Andrews redshirted in 2009, was a backup in 2010, and became a starter in 2011.

Key achievements: Andrews started 32 games as a guard for the Beavers. He was part of the 2012 offensive line that helped Storm Woods rush for 965 yards and 13 touchdowns. In 2013, quarterback Sean Mannion passed for 4,662 yards and 37 touchdowns behind the protection Andrews helped create.

NFL: After going undrafted in 2014, Andrews signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. He appeared in 48 games through 2022 with the Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.

PRIOR COUNTDOWN POSTS

No. 70: Center Jake Levengood.

No. 71: Defensive lineman Jon Sandstrom.

No. 72: Offensive lineman Robert Sykes.

No. 73: Offensive lineman Blake Brandel.

No. 74: Defensive tackle Kevin Frahm.

No. 75: Offensive linemen Taliese Fuaga, John Witte and Kyle DeVan.

No. 76: Offensive lineman Fletcher Keister.

No. 77: Defensive lineman Pellom McDaniels and offensive lineman Sean Harlow.

No. 78: Offensive lineman Jeff Hart

No. 79: Linnemen Vic Sears and Ted Bates

No. 80: A quartet of wide receivers

No. 81: Tight end Phil Ross

No. 82: Wide receiver Robert Prescott

No. 83: Wide receiver James Battle

No. 84: Tight end Tim Euhus

No. 85: Defensive lineman Dennis Boyd

No. 86: Defensive end Obum Gwacham

No. 87: Tight end Joe Halahuni

No. 88: Tight end Luke Musgrave

No. 89: Tight end Connor Hamlett

No. 90: Defensive linemen Bill Swancutt and Victor Butler.