PULLMAN, Wash. – Thirteen Washington State Cougars are in the NFL. Here is how they faired this past week.
Last season, 14 Cougars played in the NFL regular season, six continued their seasons in the playoffs, two played in Super Bowl LX and Abraham Lucas won Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Daiyan Henley | LB | Los Angeles Chargers
In his fourth NFL season, Henley started and made six tackles in the loss at home against the Broncos.
Jaden Hicks | S | Kansas City Chiefs
In his third NFL season, Hicks made two tackles in the win at the Raiders.
Brennan Jackson | DE | Las Vegas Raiders
In his third NFL season, Jackson is on injured reserve with the Raiders.
Cam Lampkin | CB | Los Angeles Rams
In his third NFL season, Lampkin was not active in the Rams loss against the Bills.
Tucker Large | DB | Philadelphia Eagles
In his rookie NFL season, Large is on injured reserve.
Abraham Lucas | OT | Seattle Seahawks
In his fifth NFL Season, Lucas started at right tackle and played in all 63 offensive snaps in the loss against the 49ers
Frankie Luvu | LB | Washington Commanders
In his ninth NFL season, Luvu started and made nine tackles in the tie against the Giants.
Gardner Minshew II | QB | Arizona Cardinals
In his eighth NFL season and first with Cardinals, Minshew II did not play in the loss against the Lions.
Esa Pole | OL | Washington Commanders
In his second NFL season and first with the Commanders, Pole is on the practice squad.
Chau Smith-Wade | CB | Carolina Panthers
The Panthers were on bye.
Jalen Thompson | S | Dallas Cowboys
In his eighth NFL season and first with the Cowboys, Thompson is on injured reserve.
Jaylen Watson | CB | Los Angeles Rams
In his fifth NFL season and first with the Rams, Watson had one tackle and a interception in the loss against the Bills.
Kyle Williams | WR | New England Patriots
In his second NFL season, Williams had three catches for 91 yards with a touchdown in the win against the Raiders.
Cougs in the NFL | Week 5
