Washington State University secures sixth recruit for 2027 football class
Washington State University has added high school tight end Owen Yurosek to its 2027 recruiting class, marking a strategic pivot away from the Midwest and Louisiana pipelines established by former coaching staff.
Washington State University has secured a commitment from high school tight end Owen Yurosek for the class of 2027, adding the sixth pledge to the Cougars’ recruiting roster. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound prospect from Bakersfield Christian School in California rejected offers from Fresno State, San Jose State, Nevada, Hawaii, and UNLV to join the program.
The signing signals a potential recalibration of the university’s recruiting strategy. The 2027 class includes three other players from California, suggesting a return to the institution's traditional West Coast recruiting base. This approach contrasts with the previous administration’s efforts to establish pipelines in Louisiana and the Midwest, leveraging connections from former coach Jimmy Rogers’ tenure at South Dakota State. Rogers departed after one season to take a similar position at Iowa State.
Yurosek’s arrival follows a productive season at Bakersfield Christian School, where he recorded 13 catches for 153 yards and one touchdown last fall. His performance included a 48-yard reception, establishing him as a notable prospect in the region. He is scheduled to visit Nevada on June 12, though his commitment to Washington State remains firm.
The prospect brings a familial connection to collegiate football at a high level. He is the brother of Ben Yurosek, a former Stanford tight end who had a successful collegiate career before signing with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent last spring. This familial link may provide additional context for the younger Yurosek’s development and recruitment trajectory.
The full list of the Cougars’ sixth pledge for the 2027 class includes Ryan Harrington, a quarterback from Anacortes High School; Josiah Rand, a linebacker from Chaminade High School; Marquez Wimberly, a running back from Nazareth High School; Lopeti Malupo, a defensive lineman from Archbishop Riordan High School; and EJ Coleman, an athlete from Folsom High School.
