Washington State University head football coach Jake Dickert has announced 22 student-athletes have enrolled at WSU for the spring semester, signed a National Letter-of-Intent or Financial Aid Agreement and/or will enroll at WSU next fall as part of the December Early Signing Period.

Tristan Bohannon
Linebacker
6-4 / 215
Munford, Tenn.
Munford HS '22
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Munford High School in Tennessee…as a SENIOR, preseason All-State selection…earned All-Region honors after making 63 tackles including 10 for loss with four sacks and two interceptions…helped MHS to 11-1 record…also played tight end and wide receiver…selected to play in Blue-Grey All-American Bowl…rated two-star prospect by ESPN.com and Rivals.com…rated among Top-50 prospects in Tennessee by ESPN.com.
 
Jamorri Colson
Defensive Back
6-0 / 170
Ocilla, Ga.
Irwin County HS / Iowa Western CC '22
 
WASHINGTON STATE
RS-SOPHOMORE (2023): Will enroll in January and participate in spring practice.
 
JUNIOR COLLEGE
RS-FRESHMAN (2022): Attended Iowa Western Community College…helped IWCC win NJCAA National Championship…named to ICCAC All-Conference First Team, appeared in 12 games, made 25 tackles with 10 pass breakups…three-star prospect and rated fourth-best junior college cornerback prospect in the country by ESPN.com.
 
FRESHMAN (2021): Attended Iowa Western Community College…redshirt season, did not appear in a game.
 
FRESHMAN (2020): Attended Iowa Western Community College…played during spring 2021, appeared in five games with six tackles, one fumble recovery, one interception and three pass breakups.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Irwin County High School in Georgia…in four-year career, had 20 interceptions, 26 touchdowns and 2,000 scrimmage yards.
 
 Kiwaun Davis
Defensive Back
6-3 / 170            
Chicago, Ill.
Kenwood Academy
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Kenwood Academy in Chicago…as a JUNIOR, named 5A All-State after making 39 tackles with two interceptions and five pass breakups…as a SENIOR, named to All-Public League Second Team…made 16 tackles with five interceptions and five pass breakups…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com…rated No. 28 overall prospect in Illinois by ESPN.com.
 
Ansel Din-Mbuh
Defensive Tackle
6-3 / 280
Aledo, Texas
Aledo HS '22
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2023): Will enroll in January and participate in spring practice.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Aledo High School in Texas…as a JUNIOR, appeared in 13 games, made 30 tackles with seven for loss including two sacks…also forced a fumble and blocked a field goal…as a SENIOR, helped AHS to a 5A Division I State Championship with three tackles including one for loss…for the season, recorded four tackles-for-loss including three sacks…rated three-star prospect by 247Sports.com.
 
Noah Dunham
Offensive Line
6-5 / 280
Yuba City, Calif.
Yuba City HS '22
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Yuba City High School in northern California… as a JUNIOR, named All-Capital Valley Conference…also finished 14th at State in the shotput…as a SENIOR, named to All-Sac Joaquin Section, All-Capital Valley Conference First Team and Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com…rated No. 69 offensive tackle prospect in the country by 247Sports.com…rated among Top-100 prospects in California by ESPN.com.
 
Tai Faavae
Linebacker
6-0 / 215
Fountain, Colo. 
Fountain-Fort Carson HS '22
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Colorado…as a SOPHOMORE, named to MaxPreps All-State Second Team, made 67 tackles with three for loss and two interceptions in eight games…as a JUNIOR, named to MaxPreps All-State First Team after making 126 tackles including 11 for loss with one interception, two forced fumbles and one blocked punt…as a SENIOR, named to All-State First Team by The Denver Post after making 105 tackles with two sacks, three interceptions and one forced fumble…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com…rated the No. 25 inside linebacker in the country and fifth-best overall prospect in Colorado by ESPN.com.
 
Nathan Gates
Offensive Line
6-5 / 280
Huntington Beach, Calif.
Edison HS '22
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Played defensive line at Newport Harbor in southern California his first two seasons…attended Edison High School in southern California as a junior and senior…as a SENIOR, named to All-Sunset League First Team…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com 247Sports.com…rated No. 85 offensive tackle prospect in the country by 247Sports.com.
 
Kapena Gushiken
Defensive Back
6-0 / 190
Pukalani, Hawaii
Kamehameha HS / Saddleback College '22
 
WASHINGTON STATE
JUNIOR (2023): Will enroll in January and participate in spring practice.
 
JUNIOR COLLEGE
SOPHOMORE (2022): Played at Saddleback College in southern California…named to the All-National Division Southern League First Team…appeared in nine games, made 22 tackles with one for loss, one forced fumble, one interception and six pass breakups…rated three-star junior college prospect and seventh-best junior college cornerback in the country by ESPN.com.
 
FRESHMAN (2021): Played at Saddleback College in southern California…made 16 tackles and led team with eight pass breakups.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Kamehameha High School in Hawaii…two-time all-league selection and earned All-State honors in football…also lettered in track, volleyball and basketball.
 
Stephen Hall
Defensive Back
6-0 / 195
Olive Branch, Miss.
Northwest Mississippi CC '22
 
WASHINGTON STATE
SOPHOMORE (2023): Will enroll in January and participate in spring practice.
 
JUNIOR COLLEGE
FRESHMAN (2022): Played at Northwest Mississippi CC…named All-Region 23 and All-MACCC North Division First Team…appeared in 12 games, made 24 tackles with one for loss, one interception and six pass breakups…named to NWMCC Athletic Director's Honor Roll (3.00 GPA+)…rated three-star junior college prospect and No. 17 junior college cornerback in the country by ESPN.com.
 
FRESHMAN (2021): Helped Northwest to a 9-3 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the inaugural NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs...battled injuries, but played in six games, earning eight tackles and two pass breakups...started the year with three tackles apiece in games against Copiah-Lincoln and Jones College.

FRESHMAN (2020): Played in all six contests, helping Northwest to the National Community College Football Championship...finishing with 13 total tackles and five pass breakups...earned a career-high four tackles in two games at Northeast and Mississippi Delta...also blocked a kick in the Rangers' win at Holmes on November 12.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played for coach Tyler Turner at Olive Branch...helped the Conquistadors to a 9-4 record and the second round of the MHSAA Class 6A playoffs as a senior...tallied 34 total tackles, 15 pass breakups and four interceptions during his final campaign...was a Region 1-6A first team selection following the 2019 season.

PERSONAL
Son of Miracle Hall...has three siblings, Ashley Jefferson (22), Theaudry Hall (13) and Mariah Hall (12)...studying pre-physical therapy...nickname is "Steve."

Carlos Hernandez
Wide Receiver
6-0 / 180
Monrovia, Calif.
Monrovia HS '22
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2023): Will enroll in January and participate in spring practice.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Monrovia High School in southern California…as a JUNIOR, named All-Area First Team and Rio Hondo League MVP after leading the area with 71 catches, 1,594 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns…as a SENIOR, named to preseason San Gabriel Valley top wide receiver…named Rio Hondo MBP and All-Rio Hondo League after catching 46 passes for 860 yards and 10 touchdowns…on defense, had four interceptions…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com.

Brandon Hills
Wide Receiver
5-10 / 165
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Vista Ridge HS '22
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Vista Ridge High School in Colorado…recorded back-to-back seasons with 1,000 receiving yards as a junior and senior, four career punt returns for touchdowns and two kick returns for touchdons….as a SOPHOMORE, won the 5A State Championship in the long jump…as a JUNIOR, caught 69 passes for 1,069 yards and 13 touchdowns, also returned two punts for touchdowns and two kickoffs for touchdowns…as a SENIOR, named to the All-State First Team by The Denver Post  and Southern League Co-Offensive Player of the Year…led the state with 1,548 receiving yards and 20 touchdown catches…averaged 129.0 yards-per-game…caught 79 passes for 1,548 yards and 20 touchdowns, totaled 2,104 all-purpose yards…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com…rated sixth-best overall prospect in Colorado by ESPN.com.
 
Khalil Laufau
Defensive Tackle
6-3 / 285
Herriman, Utah
Herriman HS '22
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Herriman High School in Utah…as a JUNIOR, recorded 57 tackles including 23.5 tackles-for-loss with 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery…also earned All-State honorable mention as an offensive guard…as a SENIOR, named to the 6A All-State Second Team after making 64 tackles with 17 for loss including 10.5 sacks and two forced fumbles…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com….rated No. 101 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com.
 
Trey Leckner
Tight End
6-3 / 215
Silver Firs, Wash.
Glacier Peak HS '22
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Glacier Peak High School in Washington…three-time All-Wesco League selection…as a JUNIOR, named All-Area and All-Wesco First Team as a running back…caught 20 passes for 416 yards and five touchdowns, also rushed for 1,134 yards and 18 touchdowns…as a SENIOR, named All-Wesco First Team…caught 28 passes for 557 yards and 13 touchdowns, also rushed for two scores…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com…rated No. 92 tight end prospect in the country and No. 11 overall prospect in Washington by ESPN.com.
 
Esa Pole
Offensive Line
6-7 / 320
Hayward, Calif.
Mt. Eden HS / Chabot College '22
 
WASHINGTON STATE
JUNIOR (2023): Will enroll in January and participate in spring practice.
 
JUNIOR COLLEGE
SOPHOMORE (2022): Attended Chabot College in northern California…named to Region I All-California First Team and was a unanimous All-Bay 6 Conference selection…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com…rated ninth-best junior college offensive tackle prospect in the country by ESPN.com.
 
FRESHMAN (2021): Attended Chabot College in northern California.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Mt. Eden High School in northern California…did not play football… played basketball.
 
PERSONAL
Older brother, Toni played defensive tackle at Washington State (2011-14), appeared in 46 games, 75 career tackles including 10.5 for loss.
 
Jaxon Potter
Quarterback
6-5 / 190
Huntington Beach, Calif.
Santa Margarita HS '22
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Santa Margarita High School in southern California…as a JUNIOR, threw for 2,869 yards and 28 touchdowns, four rushing touchdowns and 17 interceptions…as a SENIOR, went 207-of-306 (67.6) for 2,640 yards with 27 touchdown passes, just two interceptions and four rushing touchdowns…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com…rated No. 47 pocket passer quarterback in the country by ESPN.com…same high school as former Cougar football players River Cracraft, Riley Sorenson, Kyle Sweet, Nick Begg, Matthew Bock and Klay Thompson.
 
Nathan Pritchard
Offensive Line
6-5 / 285
Auburn, Wash.
Auburn Riverside HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Auburn Riverside High School in Washington…as a JUNIOR, named to All-North Puget Sound League First Team…also wrestled and advanced to 3A 285 state championship…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com…rated No. 17 overall prospect in Washington by 247Sports.com.
 
Leo Pulalasi
Running Back
6-1 / 210
Tacoma, Wash.
Lakes HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Lakes High School in Washington…as a JUNIOR, rushed for 931 yards and 13 touchdowns, caught 21 passes for 380 yards and five touchdowns…as a SENIOR, named All-Area and PCL Offensive MVP after rushing for 762 yards and 19 touchdowns, averaged 9.6 yards per carry, caught 17 passes for 391 yards and seven touchdowns…also named to first time as a linebacker…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247ports.com…rated No. 38 athlete prospect in the country by 247Sports.com.
 
Devin Richardson
Linebacker
6-3 / 234
Klein, Texas
Klein HS / New Mexico State / Texas '22
 
WASHINGTON STATE
RS-SENIOR (2023): Will enroll in January and participate in spring practice.
 
TEXAS
CAREER: Appeared in 20 games at Texas ... named to the 2021-22 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team ... a two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (fall 2021, spring 2022).

RS-JUNIOR (2022): Played in nine games…made 11 tackles including 1.5 for loss … recorded four tackles (two solo) with half a tackle for loss against ULM … had one solo tackle in a shutout of Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown … made a solo tackle against Iowa State … tallied two tackles at Oklahoma State … registered one tackle against TCU … recorded two tackles and one tackle for loss at Kansas.

RS-SOPHOMORE (2021): Played in 11 games, primarily on special teams … made one tackle against Rice … tallied two solo stops against Texas Tech … registered one tackle against Oklahoma State.

NEW MEXICO STATE
RS-SOPHOMORE (2020): 2020 season was postponed due to the pandemic…appeared in one game during two-game spring season, made eight tackles with 1.5 for loss against Tarleton State.

RS-FRESHMAN (2019): Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-American … started 10 games and tied for third on the team in total tackles with 69, to go along with three tackles for loss, two sacks, and a team-leading three forced fumbles … made first collegiate start and had six tackles (three solo) in the season-opener at Washington State ... registered five tackles at Alabama ... totaled 10 tackles with .5 for loss against San Diego State ... logged six tackles (three solo) at New Mexico ... had nine tackles (three solo) and his first career forced fumble against Fresno State ... registered eight tackles, including 2.0 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble against Liberty... had six-tackle games at Central Michigan and at Georgia Southern ... posted a career-high 12 total tackles (four solo) with .5 for loss, one forced fumble and registered his first career PBU at Ole Miss ... had one tackle in a 41-28 victory against UIW.

FRESHMAN (2018): Redshirt season…appeared in four games… made his career debut at Utah State …registered one tackle in a 49-41 win against Liberty.

HIGH SCHOOL
A native of Klein, Texas, Richardson was an All-District 15-6A selection as a senior at Klein High School … helped lead the Bearkats to back-to-back winning seasons during his final two years ... ranked as the No. 109 outside linebacker and No. 234 prospect out of Texas by 247Sports … rated the No. 146 outside linebacker and No. 297 prospect out of Texas.
 
DT Sheffield
Wide Receiver
5-10 / 180
Corinth, Miss.
Northwest Mississippi CC '22
 
WASHINGTON STATE
JUNIOR (2023): Will enroll in January and participate in spring practice.
 
JUNIOR COLLEGE
SOPHOMORE (2022): Attended Northwest Mississippi CC…named NJCAA All-America Honorable Mention…appeared in 12 games, caught 58 passes for 776 yards and 11 touchdowns…averaged 13.4 yards-per-catch…also averaged 11.3 yards-per-punt return on 20 punt returns including one for a touchdown…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com…rated fourth-best junior college wide receiver in the country by ESPN.com.
 
FRESHMAN (2021): Helped Northwest to a 9-3 overall record, the MACCC Championship and an appearance in the inaugural NJCAA Division I Football Playoffs...played in all 12 games last season, totaling 1,089 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on 57 receptions...had three games with 100 or more receiving yards, including a career-high 171 yards and two touchdowns on four catches against Hinds in the MACCC Championship...also recorded 11 catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns in a loss against East Mississippi on September 30...was once again a main component of the special teams unit, logging 166 punt return yards on 15 attempts and 169 kick return yards on nine attempts...scored his only career punt return touchdown on a 47-yard return in a 38-14 victory at Mississippi Gulf Coast on October 14...named First Team All-MACCC and NJCAA First Team All-American.

FRESHMAN (2020): Played in all six games for Northwest, helping the Rangers to the National Community College Football Championship...caught 20 passes for 358 yards and five touchdowns...totaled a season-best 128 receiving yards and two touchdowns on three receptions in a road win at Holmes on November 12...also posted 105 yards on five kick returns and 91 punt return yards...recognized as a Mississippi Gridiron MACCC All-Gridiron performer.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played for coach Todd Lowery at Corinth High School...helped the Warriors to a 14-1 record and the MHSAA Class 4A state championship as a senior...played multiple positions on offense...completed 66 of 109 passes for 1,386 yards and 20 touchdowns during his senior campaign...also rushed for 981 yards and 16 touchdowns on 96 carries in 2019...finished 5-of-6 for 164 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 217 yards and three additional scores, earning Most Valuable Player honors in the Warriors' 55-21 victory against Poplarville in the Class 4A championship game...selected by the Mississippi Association of Coaches as the Class 4A Offensive Player of the Year and as a quarterback on the North squad in the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Football Classic...earned first team nods to the WCBI All-End Zone team...selected to the 2019 Clarion-Ledger All-State second team...also selected to the Mississippi Association of Coaches 4A All-State second team as a kick returner during his junior season in 2018...received interest from UT Martin, MTSU, Samford and multiple MACCC schools.

PERSONAL
Son of Lashunly Sheffield and Greg Chappell...has a brother, Kentayvious.
 
Warren Smith
Defensive Back
6-1 / 175
Richmond, Calif.
El Cerrito HS
 
WASHINGTON STATE
FRESHMAN (2023): Will enroll in January and participate in spring practice.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended El Cerrito High School in northern California…as a JUNIOR, made 38 tackles with two interceptions and six pass breakups…also runs track…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com…rated No. 106 cornerback prospect in the country by 247Sports.com…same high school as former Cougar defensive backs Lamont Thompson, Marcellus Pippins, Derick Langford Jr. and Armauni Archie.
 
Ashton Tripp
Offensive Line
6-7 / 270
Kennewick, Wash.
Kennewick HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Kennewick High School in Washington…as a JUNIOR, named to All-Mid-Columbia Conference First Team…as a SENIOR, named Mid-Columbia Conference Co-Lineman of the Year and All-MCC First Team…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com…rated No. 20 overall prospect in Washington by 247Sports.com.
 
Adrian Wilson
Defensive Back
6-1 / 190
Dallas, Texas
Keller Central HS
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Keller Central High School in Dallas…as a JUNIOR, recorded 19 tackles on defense and also played quarterback…as a SENIOR, made 62 tackles with two interceptions…rated No. 67 among The Dallas Morning News Top-100…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com…rated No. 93 safety in the country by 247Sports.com.