Steven Jackson (#34) of Oregon State is tackled by the Washington defense during the second half at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon as Doug Nienhuis (#65) attempts to make a block. Washington defeated Oregon State 38-17. (Photo by Tom Hauck/WireImage)

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. 65: Offensive lineman Doug Nienhuis.

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Doug Nienhuis

Bio: The Beavers recruited Nienhuis out of Woodbridge High School in Irvine, Calif., where he also played basketball and volleyball.

Key achievements: Nienhuis redshirted in 2000 before starting 38 games in his career. He was named second-team All-Pac-10 as a junior in 2003 and first-team as a senior in 2004. Nienhuis blocked for former OSU stars, running backs Ken Simonton and Steven Jackson, and quarterback Derek Anderson.

NFL: The Seattle Seahawks selected Nienhuis in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft. He was later picked up by the New York Jets, where he played seven games before spending time with the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos.

PRIOR COUNTDOWN POSTS

No. 66: Offensive lineman Andy Levitre.

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.