Oregon State offensive lineman Andy Levitre (66) against the Washington State University Cougars at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore on Oct. 7, 2006. 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. 66: Offensive lineman Andy Levitre.

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Andy Levitre

Bio: The Beavers recruited Levitre out of San Lorenzo Valley High School in Felton, Calif. At OSU, he became a three-time All-Pac-10 player and an All-American.

Key achievements: Levitre redshirted in 2004 before appearing in 11 games the following season. He established himself in 2006 as one of the best linemen in the Pac-10 by earning honorable mention all-conference distinction. In 2007, he was named second-team all-conference.

By 2008, Levitre was regarded as one of the best linemen in the country. The American Football Coaches Association and Pro Football Weekly selected him first-team All-America. The Associated Press named him second-team All-America. The OSU co-captain also received first-team All-Pac-10.

Four times, Levitre was named to the Pac-10 all-academic team.

NFL: The Buffalo Bills selected Levitre in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft. Levitre spent four seasons with the Bills before also playing for the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons. In 10 NFL seasons, Levitre started all 143 games he appeared in.

PRIOR COUNTDOWN POSTS

No. 67: Offensive lineman Roy Schuening.

No. 68: Offensive lineman Brandon Kipper.

No. 69: Guard Josh Andrews.

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.