WSU secures commitment from athlete Adrian Barnett for class of 2027

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

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Washington State University has received a commitment from athlete Adrian Barnett for its class of 2027. Barnett, a 6-foot-4, 195-pound player from the King's Academy in Sunnydale, California, made his decision known via social media. He demonstrated versatility in high school, playing wide receiver and defensive back, and securing 36 catches for 583 yards and nine touchdowns last fall. This commitment marks the Cougars' seventh pledge for the upcoming class and follows a recent commitment from tight end Owen Yurosek. The Cougars aim to strengthen their recruiting ties to California, having previously leveraged connections elsewhere under former coach Jimmy Rogers.

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  • Adrian Barnett commits to WSU for class of 2027.
  • Barnett tallied 36 catches for 583 yards and nine touchdowns last season.
  • WSU's recruiting class now includes seven commitments.
  • Barnett is the second commitment within two days for WSU.
  • The Cougars are refocusing on California for talent acquisition.
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Jun. 2—PULLMAN — Washington State is adding some versatility to its next recruiting class. The Cougars have landed a commitment from class of 2027 athlete Adrian Barnett, who announced his decision on social media Tuesday, giving his new team their seventh pledge of the class. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds, Barnett hails from the King's Academy in Sunnydale, California, where last fall he ...

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