New Faces Battle for Cougars' Cornerback Jobs | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Washington State’s secondary is getting a major overhaul this season, with 32 transfers flooding in — and cornerbacks are the biggest beneficiaries. Standouts like Khamari Terrell (Texas State), Jalil Tucker (Oregon State), CJ Solis-Lumar (Cal Poly), and Elmo Wharton (JUCO) are all vying for starting roles, bringing athleticism, experience, and immediate impact potential. Terrell, despite missing spring practices due to injury, showed elite play last year; Tucker added interceptions and breakups; Solis-Lumar and Wharton impressed in camp. With returning players like Jamarey Smith in the mix…