PULLMAN, Wash. (December 30, 2025) – Fourteen Washington State Cougars continue their playing career in the NFL.
 
Here is how the NFL Cougs did last week.
 
River Cracraft | WR | Washington Commanders
Cracraft was active and had one punt return in his season debut for the Commanders in the 30-23 loss to the Cowboys.
 
Daniel Ekuale | DL | Pittsburgh Steelers
Did not play, is on injured reserve.
 
Daiyan Henley | LB | Los Angeles Chargers
Henley started and made a team-high 10 tackles in the 20-16 loss to the Texans.
 
Jaden Hicks | S | Kansas City Chiefs
Hicks started and made two tackles in the Chiefs 20-13 loss to the Broncos.
 
Brennan Jackson | DE | Las Vegas Raiders
Did not play, is on injured reserve.
 
Cam Lampkin | CB | Los Angeles Rams
Lampkin is on the practice squad.
 
Abraham Lucas | OT | Seattle Seahawks
Lucas started at right tackle and played all 66 offensive snaps in the Seahawks 27-10 win at the Panthers.
 
Frankie Luvu | LB | Washington Commanders
Luvu started and made seven tackles with one pass breakup in the 30-23 loss to the Cowboys.
 
Gardner Minshew II | QB | Kansas City Chiefs
Minshew II did not play, is on injured reserve.
 
Esa Pole | OL | Kansas City Chiefs
Pole started at left tackle and played in all 43 offensive snaps of the 20-13 loss to the Broncos.
 
Chau Smith-Wade | CB | Carolina Panthers
Smith-Wade made two tackles in the 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.
 
Jalen Thompson | S | Arizona Cardinals
Thompson started and made four tackles in the 37-14 loss at the Bengals.
 
Jaylen Watson | CB | Kansas City Chiefs
Watson did not play, was put on injured preserve.
 
Kyle Williams | WR | New England Patriots
Williams had three catches for 20 yards in the 42-10 win at the Jets.