Washington State University Athletics
2026 Football Signing Class
Roster

Willie Breland III
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Wiggins, Miss.
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 200
- High School:
- Stone HS
- Prev School:
- Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
Willie Breland, III
Defensive Back
6-2 / 200
Wiggins, Miss.
Stone HS / Mississippi Gulf Coast College
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WASHINGTON STATE
JUNIOR (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
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MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COLLEGE
SOPHOMORE (2025): Helped MGCCC to a 9-2 record and spot in the MACCC Championship game…named to MACCC First Team and All-NJCAA Region 23 Team…played in all 11 games, totaling 35 tackles, 26 solo, two tackles-for-loss and a sack…added an interception, forced fumble and fumble recovery…had season-high seven tackles in season-opening win over Mississippi Community College…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com…ranked No. 14 junior college cornerback prospect in the country by 247Sports.com.
FRESHMAN (2024): Played in 10 games, totaling 10 tackles.
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HIGH SCHOOL
As a SENIOR, had 57 tackles, four interceptions, 12 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery … Named to Sun Herald All-South Mississippi First Team … Also named to Sun Herald All-South Mississippi Baseball Team … As a JUNIOR, had 30 tackles, 13 assists, and interception and 12 passes defended…named to Mississippi Association of Coaches All-State Second Team.
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PERSONAL
Parents Willie and Lacurbie Breland.
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Defensive Back
6-2 / 200
Wiggins, Miss.
Stone HS / Mississippi Gulf Coast College
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WASHINGTON STATE
JUNIOR (2026): Expected to enroll at Washington State in January.
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MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COLLEGE
SOPHOMORE (2025): Helped MGCCC to a 9-2 record and spot in the MACCC Championship game…named to MACCC First Team and All-NJCAA Region 23 Team…played in all 11 games, totaling 35 tackles, 26 solo, two tackles-for-loss and a sack…added an interception, forced fumble and fumble recovery…had season-high seven tackles in season-opening win over Mississippi Community College…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com…ranked No. 14 junior college cornerback prospect in the country by 247Sports.com.
FRESHMAN (2024): Played in 10 games, totaling 10 tackles.
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HIGH SCHOOL
As a SENIOR, had 57 tackles, four interceptions, 12 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery … Named to Sun Herald All-South Mississippi First Team … Also named to Sun Herald All-South Mississippi Baseball Team … As a JUNIOR, had 30 tackles, 13 assists, and interception and 12 passes defended…named to Mississippi Association of Coaches All-State Second Team.
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PERSONAL
Parents Willie and Lacurbie Breland.
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