PULLMAN, Wash. (January 20, 2026) – Fourteen Washington State Cougars wrapped up the NFL regular season, six continued their seasons in the playoffs and three will play in the conference championship games this Sunday.
 
Here is how the NFL Cougs faired in last weekend's divisional round of the playoffs.
 
Cam Lampkin | CB | Los Angeles Rams
Lampkin is on the practice squad and did not play in the Rams' 20-17 win at the Bears. Los Angeles will play at Seattle in the NFC Championship at 3:30 p.m. on FOX. In his second NFL season, Lampkin is on the Rams practice squad and has not appeared in a game this season.
 
Abraham Lucas | OT | Seattle Seahawks
Lucas started at right tackle and played in all 53 offensive snaps and seven special teams snaps in the Seahawks win over 49ers. Seattle will host the Rams Sunday in the NFC Championship game at 3:30 p.m. on FOX. Playing in his fourth NFL season, Lucas has started all 18 games at right tackle this season.
 
Kyle Williams | WR | New England Patriots
Williams played 22 offensive snaps and had a 22-yard kickoff return in the win over Texans. The Patriots will play at the Broncos Sunday in the AFC Championship game at Noon on CBS. In his rookie season, Williams has appeared in 17 games and made 10 catches for 209 yards and three touchdowns.
 
 
2025 NFL COUGS
River Cracraft | WR | Washington Commanders
In his eighth NFL season, appeared in two games and had two punt returns.
 
Daniel Ekuale | DL | Pittsburgh Steelers
In his seventh NFL season, appeared in seven games before suffering a season-ending injury and made six tackles with one pass breakup.
 
Daiyan Henley | LB | Los Angeles Chargers
In his third season, started all 17 games he appeared in and made a team-high 103 tackles with 3.5 sacks, five pass breakups and two interceptions.
 
Jaden Hicks | S | Kansas City Chiefs
In his second NFL season, appeared in all 17 games, made three starts with 49 tackles, shared a sack and broke up four passes.
 
Brennan Jackson | DE | Las Vegas Raiders
In his second NFL season, appeared in three games and made three tackles before suffering season-ending injury.
 
Frankie Luvu | LB | Washington Commanders
In his eighth NFL season, started all 17 games and made 86 tackles with three sacks, six pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
 
Gardner Minshew II | QB | Kansas City Chiefs
In his seventh NFL season, appeared in four games, one as a starter before suffering an injury. Completed 6-of-13 passes for 37 yards.
 
Esa Pole | OL | Kansas City Chiefs
In his rookie season, appeared in three games and made two starts at left tackle.
 
Chau Smith-Wade | CB | Carolina Panthers
In his second NFL season, appeared in 16 games, six as a starter and made 56 tackles with two pass breakups and one interception returned for a touchdown.
 
Jalen Thompson | S | Arizona Cardinals
In his seventh NFL season, started all 15 games appeared in and made 95 tackles with one sack, six pass breakups and one forced fumble.
 
Jaylen Watson | CB | Kansas City Chiefs
In his fourth NFL season, started all 15 games appeared in and made 64 tackles with two sacks, six pass breakups and two interceptions. Missed final two games with an injury.