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Washington State Running Back Wayshawn Parker Enters Transfer Portal

Joe Londergan

Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars running back Wayshawn Parker (21) runs the ball against the Utah State Aggies in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars running back Wayshawn Parker (21) runs the ball against the Utah State Aggies in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images / James Snook-Imagn Images
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Washington State true freshman running back Wayshawn Parker has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal via X. He will have three years of eligibility remaining.

The Sacramento, California native was Washington State's second-leading rusher in 2024 with 137 carries for 735 yards and four touchdowns. Parker also caught 11 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. He was eighth among FBS freshman in rushing yards this season.

Parker's performance against Utah State was arguably his best, rushing for a WSU freshman record 149 yards in his first career 100-yard game. Parker's 75-yard TD run vs Utah State was also the longest by a Coug since 2006.

In 2024, Parker also split carries with several more veteran backs, including Leo Pulalasi and Djouvensky Schlenbaker.

"I will never forget the time I had here at Wazzu," Parker noted.

The transfer portal officially opens on December 9 for the winter window. As of December 5, Parker is the only Coug to publicize his intentions to test the portal.

Washington State are also currently in the mix for a new offensive coordinator after Ben Arbuckle joined Oklahoma earlier this week.

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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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