Washington State University Athletics
2019 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 36
Jake Wright
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Issaquah, Wash.
- High School:
- Liberty
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2019): Walk-on…redshirt season…did not appear in a game.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Liberty High School…three-year letterwinner for coach Steve Valach…three-time All-KingCo League selection…as a SOPHOMORE, named to 2A All-KingCo League as a safety, recorded 63 tackles, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries, also rushed for 291 yards and five touchdowns…helped LHS to a 12-1 record and runner-up at State…as a JUNIOR, named 2A All-KingCo League as a safety and running back…recorded 53 tackles with three interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery, also tallied 513 all-purpose yards…as a SENIOR, named to Washington Associated Press All-State and Seattle Times All-State as a safety…named to Seattle Times All-Area Team and was KingCo League Offensive Co-MVP as a running back…recorded 69 tackles with four interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, also tallied 1,132 all-purpose yards with 12 touchdowns…also lettered three times in baseball.
PERSONAL
Born in Kirkland, Wash.…parents, Michael and Sherri…older sister, Katie…younger sister, Allison…dad, mom and aunt all graduated from WSU…grandpa, Jae Wright played football at Northern Arizona.
FRESHMAN (2019): Walk-on…redshirt season…did not appear in a game.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Liberty High School…three-year letterwinner for coach Steve Valach…three-time All-KingCo League selection…as a SOPHOMORE, named to 2A All-KingCo League as a safety, recorded 63 tackles, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries, also rushed for 291 yards and five touchdowns…helped LHS to a 12-1 record and runner-up at State…as a JUNIOR, named 2A All-KingCo League as a safety and running back…recorded 53 tackles with three interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery, also tallied 513 all-purpose yards…as a SENIOR, named to Washington Associated Press All-State and Seattle Times All-State as a safety…named to Seattle Times All-Area Team and was KingCo League Offensive Co-MVP as a running back…recorded 69 tackles with four interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, also tallied 1,132 all-purpose yards with 12 touchdowns…also lettered three times in baseball.
PERSONAL
Born in Kirkland, Wash.…parents, Michael and Sherri…older sister, Katie…younger sister, Allison…dad, mom and aunt all graduated from WSU…grandpa, Jae Wright played football at Northern Arizona.
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