The WSU players who have left, who could leave and who the Cougs might target

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Nov. 28—PULLMAN — Washington State’s football team is on the brink of significant change. Three Cougars have announced their plans to enter the transfer portal, which officially opens on Monday, marking the beginning of what could be a transformative offseason for WSU.

Here is a primer for that period of time for the Cougars: Which players have entered the portal, which ones will the program prioritize retaining, and which names could the team try to land?

“I think the big-picture stuff does start on Monday,” WSU coach Jake Dickert said on Saturday, shortly after his group’s season-ending loss to No. 4 Washington. “Roster retention is No. 1, because I know what the future can be. I know what it can be.

“But the problem is, there’s a lot of things in college football that don’t sit well with me. And those things are working behind the scenes already. So we’re gonna work hard to do everything we can to keep this group together, because I see a clear vision of what we can be, and I think that future can be really bright.”

Players already planning to hit the portal

Tristan Souza

Souza, a junior defensive tackle who made his announcement on Tuesday, appeared in two games in four years at WSU. Originally a two-star prospect out of Camas, Washington, Souza saw action in one game this fall.

Javan Robinson

A backup cornerback who appeared in seven games and started in one, Robinson shared his plans to hit the portal on Nov. 16, prior to WSU’s final home game of the season, a win over Colorado. He recorded one pass breakup, according to Pro Football Focus. He allowed 13 catches on 19 targets.

Luca Rodarte

A long snapper, Rodarte never saw any action at WSU, redshirting in 2022. He played behind longtime long snapper Simon Samarzich.

DT Sheffield

Sheffield, a wide receiver who was once regarded as a big-time get for WSU, departed the…

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Author : The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.

Publish date : 2023-11-29 04:59:00

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