
Anthony Burnett brings old-school fullback grit to Washington State
Anthony Burnett is a classic lead-blocking fullback who can matter more by springing the run game than by filling a stat sheet. Available public listings show him on Washington State’s 2026 football roster as a fullback, but not as a high-volume production player[2][1]. The appeal is the dirty-work profile: physicality, downhill effort, and a role that can elevate an offense’s toughness and balance. If a team wants an energy piece who embraces contact and does the unglamorous stuff well, Burnett is the kind of fit that coaches tend to love.