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RECRUITING: Washington State Lands Top-15 In-State Defensive Back For 2025

David Kuku of Kennewick is the latest commitment for Jake Dickert's class

Joe Londergan

Sep 11, 2021; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars helmet sits during a game against the Portland State Vikings in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 44-24. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2021; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars helmet sits during a game against the Portland State Vikings in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 44-24. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports / James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington State Cougars picked up another commitment for their 2025 class, which now includes 15 players. The latest comes from within the borders of the Cougars' home state.

David Kuku of Kennewick's Kamiakin High School announced his commitment to Jake Dickert's program via X on July 4. 247Sports ranked Kuku as a three-star prospect and listed him at 6'0" and 175 pounds. He is also listed as the #12 overall prospect in the state of Washington for the class of 2025.

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Kuku chose the Cougars over offers from Nebraska, Colorado State, Boise State, Arizona State, and San Diego State, among a handful of FCS schools.

With a composite score of 0.8467, he is the highest-rated recruit in Washington State's 2025 class. Kuku is also the second cornerback in the group, alongside Ishmael Gibbs of West Hills, California. Per his MaxPreps page, Kuku had 26 tackles last year with one interception and a forced fumble.

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Kuku's first chance to sign his NLI will be December 4, 2024.

Watch some of Kuku's high school highlights here.

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JOE LONDERGAN

Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.

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