Jack Colletto, former Oregon State standout, scores first NFL touchdown
Jack Colletto has scored a touchdown in an NFL game.
In the 3rd quarter of the San Francisco 49ers preseason game against the Denver Broncos, Colletto caught a pass in the flat and crossed the goal line for a score.
Rookie FB @Jackcolletto gets his first preseason TD to give the @49ers the lead!
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— NFL (@NFL) August 20, 2023
Colletto began his college football career at Arizona Western in 2017. He transferred to Oregon State in 2018, playing the past 4 seasons for the Beavers.
Colletto has played a variety of positions. He began his OSU career as backup quarterback before moving to linebacker in the spring of 2019.
In 2021, Colletto was named All-Pac-12 Second Team as an all-purpose selection. Colletto logged 31 rushes for 144 yards and 8 touchdowns as a redshirt junior, while also logging 8 tackles and 1 interception.
Last season, Colletto rushed 27 times for 103 yards and 6 touchdowns. He also logged passing (2-of-2, 53 yards) and receiving (3 catches, 46 yards) statistics. On defense, Colletto had 27 tackles. He won the Paul Hornung Award for most versatile player and was named All-Pac-12 First Team as an all-purpose selection.
Colletto is trying to pull off the tall task of making an NFL roster as an undrafted rookie. He’s certainly making a strong impression, showing he brings versatility to the fullback position.