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Dec. 21—Here is a look at all 25 Washington State football signees in the 2024 class, announced on Wednesday’s first day of the early signing period, and how they fit into WSU’s team.
The player: Chris Barnes
The details: WR, 5-foot-8, 160 pounds / Houston (North Shore HS)
Other offers: Utah State, UTSA, Towson, Texas State, Texas Southern, Texas A&M Commerce, Montana State, Marshall, Louisiana Tech, Jackson State, Incarnate Word, Prairie View A&M, North Texas, Toledo, Sam Houston State
The fit: A speedster who returned kicks and punts in high school, Barnes could make an impact in the slot, perhaps not unlike graduating senior Lincoln Victor. WSU could also use Barnes in the kick and punt return game, where apart from one kickoff return for a touchdown, the Cougars struggled to make splashes this fall.
“He’s an explosive guy,” Dickert said. “He scored three touchdowns in that state championship game. He had a 98-yard kickoff called back. Excited about adding him.”
The player: Isaiah Cobbs
The details: WR, 5-8, 155 / Memphis, Tennessee (Munford HS)
Other offers: Middle Tennessee State, Memphis, Alabama State
The fit: Cobbs and Barnes fashion themselves similar players, which is why Dickert referenced them in the same breath. They’re both undersized, quick wide receivers who could find niches as slot receivers and/or kick returners. Cobbs went to the same high school as WSU freshman linebacker Tristan Bohannon.
“They’ve been great to us,” Dickert said.
The player: Landon Wright
The details: WR, 5-11, 175 / Fresno, California (Clovis West HS)
Other offers: Utah State, San Jose State, San Diego State, Fresno State, Colorado State
The fit: Wright could open up the Cougars’ offense by becoming a deep threat, a player who can use his speed to unlock long balls. Kyle Williams did a lot of that this fall — and he may have a…
Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/meet-25-wsus-2024-signees-030200006.html
Author : The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Publish date : 2023-12-22 03:02:00
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