Oregon State wide receiver Hunter Jarmon will forgo his senior football season after signing with the San Diego Padres as an undrafted free agent this week.

"I want to thank the San Diego Padres organization for allowing me to relive my baseball career again," Jarmon posted on his Instagram account. "I appreciate the workouts the organization has put me through this last month, along with signing me. With that being said, I will forego my senior year of football at OSU. OSU has been a amazing experience for me, and I'm grateful for everything the university has given me. Big thanks to my teammates, coaches and the best fan base in the Pac-12."

Jarmon first arrived at OSU as a two-sport athlete

early in his freshman season to focus on football throughout his college career.

Jarmon was a part-time starter for three seasons, totaled 41 catches for 555 yards and three touchdowns on the football field. He went hitless in his only three at-bats of his college career in 2014. Jarmon was an all-region outfielder his senior season at Midway High School in Waco, Texas.

"We 100 percent support Hunter's decision to pursue this tremendous opportunity of a baseball career at this time in his life," OSU football coach Gary Andersen said in a statement. "He is a quality young man and we wish him the very best in pursuing this course."

OSU's top returning receivers are senior Jordan Villamin and junior Timmy Hernandez. Junior Seth Collins' status for 2017 is unclear after he was hospitalized with an illness in November. Sophomore Trevon Bradford could also be in line for more playing time this season, while true freshman Isaiah Hodgins was a four-star recruit and early enrollee.

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