PULLMAN, Wash. (December 3, 2025) - Washington State Football announced its 2026 Early Signing Class after 28 players signed financial aid agreements to join the Cougars, head coach Jimmy Rogers announced Wednesday. Twelve of the signees will enroll in January and practice in spring practice.

 
 
Amiri Barnes
Defensive Back
5-11 /180
Katy, Texas
Cypress Lakes HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Tyrone Carter at Cypress Lake HS…team went 6-6 during SENIOR season, winning Bi-District championship…recorded 22 tackles, four tackles-for-loss and two interceptions on season…offensively, had 15 receptions for 212 yards and six touchdowns, along with 225 kickoff return yards…earned All-District First-Team honors as a defensive back and second-team honors as a wide receiver…JUNIOR year has 16 tackles, one TFL and two pass breakups…added 32 catches for 345 yards and three scores, along with 184 kickoff return yard…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Anthony and Shantrelle Barnes…competed in track and field, making it to nationals for 100m and 4x100 Relay.
 
 
Savion Barthelemy
Defensive Line
6-3 / 286
New Orleans, La.
Belle Chasse HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Stephen Meyers at Belle Chasse HS…helped team to an 11-1 record so far and a semifinal spot in the 2025 Louisiana State D-II Non-Select Playoffs…JUNIOR year he recorded 12 tackles-for-loss and seven sacks…received Louisiana All-State Honorable Mention honors as well as being named first-team all-district…also received first-team all-district honors as a SOPHOMORE…also played basketball, averaging 6.5 ppg and 6.7 rpg as a junior…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 49 overall prospect in Louisiana by ESPN.com.
 
PERSONAL
Mother Therese Barthelemy.
 
 
Willie Breland III
Defensive Back
6-2 / 200
Wiggins, Miss.
Stone HS / Mississippi Gulf Coast College
 
WASHINGTON STATE
JUNIOR (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COLLEGE
SOPHOMORE (2025): Helped MGCCC to a 9-2 record and spot in the MACCC Championship game…named to MACCC First Team and All-NJCAA Region 23 Team…played in all 11 games, totaling 35 tackles, 26 solo, two tackles-for-loss and a sack…added an interception, forced fumble and fumble recovery…had season-high seven tackles in season-opening win over Mississippi Community College…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com…ranked No. 14 junior college cornerback prospect in the country by 247Sports.com.
FRESHMAN (2024): Played in 10 games, totaling 10 tackles.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
As a SENIOR, had 57 tackles, four interceptions, 12 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery … Named to Sun Herald All-South Mississippi First Team … Also named to Sun Herald All-South Mississippi Baseball Team … As a JUNIOR, had 30 tackles, 13 assists, and interception and 12 passes defended…named to Mississippi Association of Coaches All-State Second Team.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Willie and Lacurbie Breland.
 
  
Tyler Burnstein
Defensive Line
6-4 / 240
Phoenix, Ariz.
Liberty HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Collin Thomas at Liberty HS…SENIOR season helped team to 10-1 record and spot in 2025 Arizona State Football Championships Open Division semifinals…earned 6A Desert Valley All-Region First-Team honors…in 11 games, has registered 53 tackles, 36 solo, 17 tackles-for-loss and seven sacks…season-high nine tackles, with two TFLs, in 38-3 win over Brophy College Prep…named finalist for Defensive Lineman of the Year for 2025 Arizona High School Football Awards…as a JUNIOR, posted 19 tackles, 8 TFL's and 4.5 sacks…team went 12-1 and captured the 2024 Arizona State Football Championships Open Division Championship… named  6A Northeast Valley All-Region Honorable Mention…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…rated No. 19 prospect out of Arizona by ESPN.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Tamara and Brent Burnstein… father, Brent, was a defensive end at Arizona State and played in the 1997 Rose Bowl.
 
 
Drew Byrd
Tight End
6-5 / 225
Meridian, Idaho
Rocky Mountain HS
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Scott Criner at Rocky Mountain HS…led team to a SENIOR season 10-2 record and a semifinal appearance at the 2025 Idaho State 6A Championship…caught 18 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown on the year, garnering All-Southern Idaho Conference first-team honors…season-best three catches for 39 yards in 42-13 win over Kuna…lone touchdown came against Meridian…JUNIOR year captured first-team all-conference honors after catching 11 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown…Honor Roll every year of high school…also played basketball…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…rated No. 38 tight end (Y) prospect in the country and sixth-best overall prospect in Idaho by ESPN.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Bryan and Jennifer Byrd.
 
 
Cooper Daines
Offensive Line
6-5 / 260
Spokane, Wash.
Mead HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Kyle Snell at Mead HS…captain during his SENIOR year…helped team to a 6-4 record and trip to the postseason…JUNIOR year team posted a 9-2 record and reached the first round of the state playoffs…earned All-Greater Spokane League First Team honors on defensive line…also played basketball…National Honor Society member…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 21 overall prospect in Washington by ESPN.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Steven and Abigail Daines.
 
 
Bradley Esser
Linebacker
6-2 / 210
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Harrisburg, HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Brandon White at Harrisburg HS…helped team to 6-5 record and semifinal showing in South Dakota High School Class 11AAA Playoffs…team captain…named to 2025 Class 11AAA All-State First Team as a SENIOR…also earned all-conference first-team honors… posted 68 tackles, seven tackles for loss and three forced fumbles this season…JUNIOR season helped team to 8-3 record and a semifinal showing in South Dakota High School Class 11AAA Playoffs…named to 2024 Class 11AAA All-State First Team…garnered Argus Leader Elite 45 Honorable Mention honors…first-team all-conference selection…for his career, Esser tallied 156 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles and three sacks…also ran track at Harrisburg, setting multiple school records…rated three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked fourth-best overall prospect in South Dakota by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Jennifer and Nathan Esser.
 
 
Bryson Flynn
Linebacker
6-2 / 190
Pearland, Texas
Pearland HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Mike Allison at Pearland HS…SENIOR year helped Pearland to 7-4 record…totaled 54 tackles, one tackle-for-loss two interceptions and two fumble recoveries…earned Second-Team All-District honors…season-best eight tackles on three occasions…interceptions came in wins over Fort Bend Elkins and Shadow Creek…team captain…as a JUNIOR, had 221 tackles, including one TFL…season-high four tackles twice, in wins over Pasadena Memorial and Sam Rayburn…also ran track at Pearland.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Calvin and Cindy Flynn.
 
 
Kingston Fotualii
Offensive Line
6-3 / 300
Seattle, Wash.
O'Dea HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Monte Kohler at O'Dea HS…SENIOR season led O'Dea to a 12-1 record and a berth in the Washington State 3A State Football Championship Game…team captain…named to SI's preseason All-State team…JUNIOR year O'Dea went 13-0 and captured the State 3A Championship…team captain…earned 2024 All-State honors and 2024 Metro League Mountain Division First-Team accolades…SOPHOMORE season was named to Metro League Mountain Division First-Team…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 16 overall prospect in Washington by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Moeao Fotualii and Theresa Wylie.
 
 
Luke Galer
Tight End
6-6 / 230
Loomis, Calif.
Del Oro HS
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Josh Parry at Del Oro HS…as a SENIOR, helped team to 7-4 record and a quarterfinal showing in the CIF D2 Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs…team captain…in 10 games played, recorded 28 receptions for 375 yards and four touchdowns, per Max Preps…added 22 tackles with 1.5 sacks as a defensive end…posted season-highs for six receptions for 11 yards against Granite Bay…JUNIOR season had 21 catches for 309 yards and a touchdown…on the basketball court, averaged 10.7 ppg and 5.8 rpg…earned First-Team All-Sierra Foothill League honors…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 49 tight end prospect (Y) in the country by ESPN.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Les and Summer Galer.
 
 
Tre Garrison
Running Back
6-0 / 195
New Orleans, La.
Edna Karr HS
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Brice Brown at Edna Karr HS…team captain…rushed for over 1,000 and 14 touchdowns through the first 10 games of his SENIOR season…team is 12-0, averaging 44 points per game, and in semifinals of Louisiana State Division I Select Playoffs…Edna Karr is currently ranked in the Top 10 nationally according to multiple polls…named to District 9-5A First Team...JUNIOR year team captured the Division I Select State championship…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 53 running back prospect in the country by 247Sports.com…ranked No. 42 overall prospect in Louisiana by ESPN.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Anthony and Comma Garrison.
 
 
Bryce Heckard
Defensive Back
5-11 / 175
Las Vegas, Nev.
Arbor View HS / Laney College / City College of San Francisco
 
WASHINGTON STATE
JUNIOR (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO
SOPHOMORE (2025): Helped CCSF to a 7-4 record, reaching the Northern California Regional Playoffs quarterfinals…played in nine games,  24 total tackles, 1 sack and one interception on season…had season-high five tackles in won over Foothill…had five pass breakups in win at Sequoias while lone interception came in quarterfinal playoff game against Fresno…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com…ranked eighth-best junior college cornerback in the country by 247Sports.com.
 
LANEY COLLEGE
FRESHMAN (2024): Played in eight games for Laney, posting 17 tackles, one tackle for loss and two pass breakups.
 
PERSONAL
Parents David and D'andra Heckard.
 
 
Tremayne Hill
Running Back
5-10 / 210
Katy, Texas
Katy HS
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played three varsity seasons for Head Coach Gary Joseph at Katy HS…SENIOR year served as team captain, helping team to 10-3 and Texas 6A D2 State Championship third round…rushed for over 2,000 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns per Max Preps while leading the team to a 10-game winning streak…had two rushing touchdowns in state round of 16 games against Summer Creek…had 10 games of 100-plus yards rushing, including three of over 200…had 12 games with multiple touchdowns scored…season-best 316 yards and four touchdowns in 56-28 win over Cinco Ranch…rushed for 223 yards and three scores in 57-0 win over Morton Ranch to start the 10-game winning streak…named first-team all-district…JUNIOR season had more than 1,000 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns in helping Katy HS to a 13-1 overall record…earned first-team all-district honors….also played basketball and ran track.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Talaya Grant and Tremayne Hill.
 
 
Greg Hubbard
Kicker/Punter
6-2 / 195
Louisville, Colo.
Centaurus HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Team posted a 6-4 record during SENIOR season, where he earned first-team All-I 25 League kicker honors…connected on all four field goals with a long on 42 yards, while also making 49 of 50 extra points…as a punter, averaged 36.1 ypp on 18 attempts for a total of 649 yards…averaged 63.3 yards per kickoff with 38 touchbacks.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Aida and Ron Hubbard.
 
 
Brady Hummel
Defensive Back
6-1 / 185
Sparks, Nev.
Spanish Springs HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach and father Robert Hummel at Spanish Springs…led team to 13-0 record and Nevada 5A State Playoff Championship…caught 84 passes for 1,063 yards and 16 touchdowns, adding 12 carries for 127 yards and two scores on the ground…defensively, recorded 55 tackles, five tales-for-loss and five interceptions…had five games of 110-plus receiving yards, including season-high 187 on nine receptions and two scores in state title game…named 5A Northern League MVP, First-Team All-Region at wide receiver and defensive back…during JUNIOR season, caught 73 passes for 843 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 63 tackles and four interceptions on defense…team went 7-5…named Northern Nevada's 5A-II MVP and First-Team All-Region at wide receiver and defensive back…SOPHOMORE year posted 40 catches for 632 yards and seven touchdowns while adding 78 tackles and six interceptions on defense…also played basketball and is an Honors student…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 87 safety prospect in the country by ESPN.com…ranked eighth-best overall prospect in Nevada by 247Sports.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Robert and Mandy Hummel.
 
 
Jake Jones
Defensive Line
6-2 / 285
Gilbert, Ariz.
Campo Verde HS
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Ryan Freeman at Campo Verde…as a SENIOR, helped team to 7-5 record and second-round sowing in Arizona 5A Football Championships…posted 53 total tackles with eight tackles-for-loss and 7.5 sacks…added one interception…named 5A San Tan Region Player of the Year…All-Region First-Team defensive line and offensive line…Fiesta Bowl All-State Team…2025 Sports Illustrated's Arizona Preseason All-State Team…captain…JUNIIOR season had 34 tackles, nine for loss and 3.5 sacks…named Region Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-Region defensive line…Arizona Republic's All-State Honorable Mention at defensive line…SOPHOMORE year was  First-Team All-Region Defensive Line…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 31 overall prospect in Arizona by ESPN.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Conna and Scott Jones.
 
 
JaVon Joseph
Defensive Line
6-4 / 265
Sacramento, Calif.
Oak Ridge HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Casey Taylor at Oak Ridge HS…helped team to 9-4 record and 2025 CIF D1 Sac-Joaquin Section Playoff Championship game…earned second-team All-Sierra Foothill League honors…had 21 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and two sacks…season-high eight tackles in win over Del Oro…JUNIOR year totaled 25 tackles, two tackles-for-loss and a sack per Max Preps…season-best seven tackles against Folsom…also played baseball at Oak Ridge…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents David and Melissa Joseph.
 

Landon Kalsbeck
Linebacker
6-2 / 215
Littleton, Colo.
Dakota Ridge HS
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Jeremiah Behrendsen HS…during SENIOR Season, has helped team to 12-0 record and a championship game appearance in the 2025 4A Colorado State Playoffs…has recorded 96 tackles, 66 solo, with 15 tackles-for-loss and seven sacks…also forced five fumbles and recovered three…had season-high 18 tackles with two TFLs in win over Heritage…had 12 tackles in back-to-back games in wins over Pomona and Cherokee Trail…offensively, rushed for 759 yards on 83 carries (9.1 ypc) for 12 touchdowns…caught 18 passes for 170 yards and seven touchdowns…four times named MaxPreps Offensive Player of the Game…JUNIIOR season helped team to a 12-2 record and a semifinal appearance in the 4A Colorado State Football Playoffs…named 2024 CHSAA 4A Player of the Year, South-Metro League MVP, First-Team All-Colorado and First-Team All-State honors…team captain… three times named MaxPreps Offensive Player of the Game…collected 90 tackles, 68 solo, with 15.5 TFLs and 11 sacks…also plays lacrosse at Dakota Ridge where he was Jeffco League MVP, two-time All-State selection and two-time First-Team All-Conference…second-team Academic All-State…as a SOPHOMORE wrestled and qualified for State championships…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…rated No. 27 overall prospect in Colorado by ESPN.com and Rivals.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Shawn and Vanessa Kalsbeck.
 
 
Hudson Kurland
Quarterback
6-4 / 200
Portland, Ore.
Lake Oswego HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Steve Coury at Lake Oswego HS…helped team to 12-1 record and the Oregon State 6A Open Championship…in title game against Central Catholic, he rushed for 54 yards and one TD, and also threw for 100 yards and one touchdown in 35-6 victory…named Honorable Mention All-State and All-Three Rivers League First Team…named to SI's Oregon preseason All-State team…as a JUNIOR, he threw for 1,573 yards and 12 touchdowns, adding six scores on the ground in leading Lake Oswego to an 11-1 record and berth in State championship game…was First-Team All-State midfielder and captain on Lacrosse team…also played basketball…Honor Roll every semester of high school…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 58 pocket passer quarterback prospect in the country and sixth-best overall prospect in Oregon in ESPN.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Justin and Courtnie Kurland.
 
 
Benji Makelela
Offensive Line
6-7 / 280
Kinshasa, Congo
Capistrano Valley Christian HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Brandon Camarillo at Capistrano Valley Christian HS…during SENIOR season played on both offensive and defensive lines, collecting 23 tackles, five tackles-for-loss, four sacks and one interception playing on the defensive line…team captain…as a JUNIOR, posted 39 tackles, five TFL's and four sacks…also played basketball where he earned First-Team All-Academy League honors and volleyball, earning Second-Team All-League honors.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Ghyslain Makelela and Angelique Mulowayi…member of Spanish Honor Society.
 
 
Matthew McClain
Athlete
6-1 / 190
Frisco, Texas
Frisco Liberty HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Chip Gregory at Liberty HS…as a SENIOR, caught 38 passes for 573 yards (15.1 ypc) along with eight touchdowns…season-high six catches on two occasions: against Lebanon Trail for 126 yards and also against Walnut Grove for 132 yards and two touchdowns…added 336 kick return yards and 67 punt return yards…defensively, had 18 tackles and three interceptions…team captain…JUNIOR year was named team MVP after recording 59 catches for 1,482 yards and 17 touchdowns…named Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 6A All-State First Team as a wide receiver, TAPPS 6A All-State Honorable Mention defensive back…also named Academic All-State…also played basketball where he earned TAPPS All-State Second Team honors, All-District First Team and 6A defensive MVP…also ran track, reaching 6A State Long Jump finals…National Honor Society member…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 108 safety prospect in the country by 247Sports.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Letti and Robert McClain.
 
 
Jamal Polite Jr.
Wide Receiver
5-11 / 177
Killeen, Texas
Shoemaker HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
During his SENIOR year, totaled 37 catches for 976 yards and 11 touchdowns, per Max Preps…had a season-best five receptions for 83 yards and three touchdowns in 47-28 win over University…had five 100-yard plus receiving games, including season-high 174 yards, on four receptions, with two scores…in 49-0 win over Killeen, posted four receptions for 165 yards and two touchdowns…JUNIOR season recorded 18 receptions for 274 yards and three touchdowns…added 138 kick returns yards per Max Preps…had season-best three receptions on three different occasions, while his 74 receiving yards against Temple was a season-high…earned UIL all-district and all-academic honors…also competed in track and field, winning 6A District 12 100m title…first-team all-district and state qualifier…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Jamal and Shanita Polite.
 

Torrence 'Toe' Sanders
Defensive Back
6-2 / 180
New Orleans, La.
Edna Karr HS
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Brice Brown at Edna Karr HS…team is 12-0, averaging 44 points per game, and in semifinals of Louisiana State Division I Select Playoffs… Edna Karr is currently ranked in the Top 10 nationally according to multiple polls…plays as a JUNIOR, helped Edna Karr win the Louisiana Division I Select State championship…rated three-star prospect and ranked No. 46 overall prospect in Louisiana by 247Sports.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Terrence and Danielle Sanders.
 
 
Jeremy Sousa
Long Snapper
6-0 / 205
Pleasanton, Calif.
Laney CC / Cabot College / Foothill HS
 
WASHINGTON STATE
JUNIOR (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
JUNIOR COLLEGE
SOPHOMORE (2025): Played his sophomore season as Laney CC where he was the team's long snapper, making four tackles and forcing a fumble…earned Bay 6 All-Conference honorable mention honors.
FRESHMAN (2024): Spent his first collegiate year at Chabot College in northern California, where he made three tackles on the season as the long snapper.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Kevin and Sylvia.
 
 
CJ Toney
Running Back
5-9 / 185
Humble, Texas
Atascocita HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played three seasons of varsity football under head coach Craig Stump… as a SENIOR, totaled 909 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, while catching 32 passes for 464 yard and five touchdowns per Max Preps…added 138 yards on kick returns for 1508 all-purpose yards…season-high 216 rushing yards on 14 carries (15.4 ypc) with three touchdowns, along with three catches for 59 yards and a touchdowns, in 61-34 win over Kingwood…had five 100-yard plus games on season…set school record for longest rushing touchdown (98 yards)…JUNIOR season played in 11 games, with 18 rushes for 126 yards and a touchdown…added 30 receptions for 532 and 11 touchdowns…helped team to 9-5 record while reaching the quarterfinals of the Texas 6A Division I Playoffs…also played baseball and added All-District 23-6A first-team honors…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com…ranked No. 78 running back prospect in the country by 247Sports.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Christopher and Lee Toney.
 
 
Malcolm Watkins
Wide Receiver
6-0 / 185 
Bakersfield, Calif.
Frontier HS
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Chris Bandy at Frontier HS…SENIOR year caught 46 passes for 768 yards and eight touchdowns to lead Frontier to a 6-5 overall record…added 27 tackles on defensive side…had season-bests of nine receptions for 150 yards and three touchdowns against Clovis North…JUNIOR season helped team to 11-4 record and California 3-AA State Championship, ending season on eight-game winning streak…caught 10-yard touchdown pass to open scoring in 18-14 win in title game over Amador Valley…named All-South Yosemite River League First-Team after recording 33 receptions for 652 yards and six TDs…posted 34 tackles and an interception…SOPHOMORE year had 35 catches for 639 yards and eight touchdowns…three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 22 overall athlete in the country and No. 60 overall prospect in California by Rivals.com.
 
PERSONAL
Mother Vanessa Watkins.
 
 
Jackson Williams
Defensive Back
6-2 / 180
Marrero, La.
Archbishop Shaw HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Hank Tierney at Archbishop Shaw HS…has led team to 8-4 record and spot in Louisiana State DII Select Playoff semifinals as a SENIOR…listed top-25 prospect in Louisiana…team captain…All-District first team…JUNIOR year helped Archbishop Shaw capture the Division II Select state football title…also played basketball as he led team to State championship game…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 40 overall prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Y'esha and Byron Williams.
 
 
Derek Worden
Offensive Lineman
6-5 / 270
Queen Creek, Ariz.
Queen Creek HS
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Head Coach Travis Shuerman at Queen Creek HS…team posted a 6-5 record during SENIOR season…played tackle and defensive end…earned All-Conference First-Team honors on offense…was captain of offensive line… JUNIOR season earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors…off the field, was a member of the National Honor Society and French Honor Society…also played soccer…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…ranked No. 74 offensive guard prospect in the country and No. 16 overall prospect in Arizona by ESPN.com.
 
PERSONAL
Parents Justin and Rachel Worden.