Oliver Bender
Freshman wide receiver on Washington State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 203 lb · Nolensville, TN · Nolensville HS
Recruiting
WR recruit
No. 2533 nationally · Signed with Washington State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 wide receiver on Washington State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Washington State in 2026.
Oliver Bender
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Washington State3-star out of Nolensville
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 wide receiver for Washington State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the receiving corps.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Marquess Wilson went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Washington State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Washington State
Returning around him
- 91% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 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
The receiver room · Washington State
- #18Josh Meredith725 receiving yards · 2025
- Tony Freeman588 receiving yards · 2025
- #15Jeremiah Noga221 receiving yards · 2025
- #12Leon Neal Jr.110 receiving yards · 2025
- #82Oliver Benderno box-score line yet
17 more on the roster · Washington State team page