Malijah Tucker
Freshman defensive tackle on Washington State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′11″ · 273 lb · Tumwater, WA · Tumwater HS
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 1850 nationally · Signed with Washington State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive tackle on Washington State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Washington State in 2025.
Malijah Tucker
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Washington State3-star out of Tumwater
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 lineman for Washington State -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in strength and pursuit.
2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Xavier Cooper went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Washington State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · 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 FRESHMAN (2025): Appeared in two games on defense…made collegiate debut on defense in win over Idaho…appeared on defense at Oregon State. HIGH SCHOOL Attended Tumwater High School in Washington…as a JUNIOR, named to 2A All-State First Team and All-Area First Team after making 85...
The defensive line · Washington State
- #10Buddha Peleti7 tackles for loss · 2025
- #99Paul Hutson III6 tackles for loss · 2025
- #6Linus Zunk3.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #53Soni Finau3.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #58Malijah Tuckerno box-score line yet
22 more on the roster · Washington State team page