Elmo Wartson
Junior cornerback on Washington State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 180 lb · Modesto, CA · Modesto Christian HS
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 174 nationally · Joined Washington State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 cornerback on Washington State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Washington State in 2026.
Elmo Wartson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Washington State3-star out of Modesto College
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kirby Moore
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Washington State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and press coverage.
4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Shalom Luani went on to the NFL out of this room (2017).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Washington State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · Washington State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -13 net (28 in / 41 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Washington State · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #81 · 2026 recruiting class #128
Background
WASHINGTON STATE RS-JUNIOR (2026): Enrolled at WSU and will participate in spring practices. MODESTO JC RS-SOPHOMORE (2025): Played in 10 games, totaled 36 tackles with four tackles for loss and six pass breakups…helped team to 9-3 record, 5-0 in conference, and a spot in the Northern California...
The secondary · Washington State
- #3Jaylen Thomas59 tackles · 2025
- #23Matthew Durrance58 tackles · 2025
- #2Colby Humphrey53 tackles · 2025
- #25Cale Reeder38 tackles · 2025
- #24Elmo Wartsonno box-score line yet
20 more on the roster · Washington State team page