Cougs in the NFL | Playoff Preview - Washington State University Athletics

PULLMAN, Wash. (January 9, 2026) – Fourteen Washington State Cougars wrapped up the NFL regular season last weekend and five are headed to the playoffs with four playing this coming weekend.

Here are the NFL Cougs set to play in the playoffs.

Daiyan Henley | LB | Los Angeles Chargers
Henley and the Chargers will play Sunday at the Patriots. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. on NBC/Peacock. This season, Henley started all 16 games appeared in and made 103 tackles with 3.5 sacks, two interceptions and five pass breakups.

Cam Lampkin | CB | Los Angeles Rams
Lampkin and the Rams will play Saturday at the Panthers. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. on FOX. This season, Lampkin spent the season on the practice squad after appearing in four games in 2024.

Abraham Lucas | OT | Seattle Seahawks
Lucas and the Seahawks are the top seed in the NFC and have a bye this weekend. This season, Lucas has started in all 15 games he appeared in at right tackle.

Chau Smith-Wade | CB | Carolina Panthers
Smith-Wade and the Panthers host the Rams Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. on FOX. This season, Smith-Wade appeared in 16 games with six starts and made 56 tackles with two pass breakups and one interception he returned for a touchdown.

Kyle Williams | WR | New England Patriots
Williams and the Patriots host the Chargers Sunday night. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. on NBC/Peacock. This season, Williams appeared in all 17 games and made 10 catches for 209 yards and three touchdowns.

River Cracraft | WR | Washington Commanders
Daniel Ekuale | DL | Pittsburgh Steelers
Jaden Hicks | S | Kansas City Chiefs
Brennan Jackson | DE | Las Vegas Raiders
Frankie Luvu | LB | Washington Commanders
Gardner Minshew II | QB | Kansas City Chiefs
Esa Pole | OL | Kansas City Chiefs
Jalen Thompson | S | Arizona Cardinals
Jaylen Watson | CB | Kansas City Chiefs

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