Washington State University Athletics
2019 Football Roster
Roster
Jersey Number 96
Cosmas Kwete
- Position:
- Defensive Line
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Phoenix, Ariz.
- High School:
- Central
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2019): Appeared in 11 games…recorded 20 tackles including two for loss…recovered one fumble…made collegiate debut at Houston, recorded three tackles and recovered a fumble…made two stops against UCLA…recorded three tackles at Utah…tallied four tackles at Arizona State…recorded first career TFL against Colorado…tallied two tackles at California…matched season-high with four tackles including one for loss against Air Force in the Cheez-It Bowl
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Central High School…three-year letterwinner…as a SOPHOMORE, made 60 tackles with seven for loss, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one blocked punt…as a JUNIOR, made 91 tackles with 23 for loss including 12 sacks, one interception he returned for a touchdown, two forced fumbles, one blocked field and two fumble recoveries…rated No. 6 outside linebacker in Arizona by AZcentral.com…as a SENIOR, named All-USA Arizona Honorable Mention, made 54 tackles with 21 for loss including eight sacks and three forced fumbles…also rushed for six touchdowns…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247sports.com and Rivals.com…rated No. 19 prospect in Arizona by ESPN.com.
PERSONAL
Born in Republic of Congo…grew up in Zimbabwe…moved to America in 2016, speak six languages…former rugby player…parents, Elias and Chantal…one of seven children…older brother, Ohner…twin brother, Eloi will play football at UMASS…younger brother, Glory…older sisters, Nestorine and Mica…younger sister, Prisca…interested in studying engineering…favorite athlete is Muhammad Ali…chose WSU because of the friendly, welcoming environment.
FRESHMAN (2019): Appeared in 11 games…recorded 20 tackles including two for loss…recovered one fumble…made collegiate debut at Houston, recorded three tackles and recovered a fumble…made two stops against UCLA…recorded three tackles at Utah…tallied four tackles at Arizona State…recorded first career TFL against Colorado…tallied two tackles at California…matched season-high with four tackles including one for loss against Air Force in the Cheez-It Bowl
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Central High School…three-year letterwinner…as a SOPHOMORE, made 60 tackles with seven for loss, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one blocked punt…as a JUNIOR, made 91 tackles with 23 for loss including 12 sacks, one interception he returned for a touchdown, two forced fumbles, one blocked field and two fumble recoveries…rated No. 6 outside linebacker in Arizona by AZcentral.com…as a SENIOR, named All-USA Arizona Honorable Mention, made 54 tackles with 21 for loss including eight sacks and three forced fumbles…also rushed for six touchdowns…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247sports.com and Rivals.com…rated No. 19 prospect in Arizona by ESPN.com.
PERSONAL
Born in Republic of Congo…grew up in Zimbabwe…moved to America in 2016, speak six languages…former rugby player…parents, Elias and Chantal…one of seven children…older brother, Ohner…twin brother, Eloi will play football at UMASS…younger brother, Glory…older sisters, Nestorine and Mica…younger sister, Prisca…interested in studying engineering…favorite athlete is Muhammad Ali…chose WSU because of the friendly, welcoming environment.
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