Peyton Read is turning heads in Washington State’s tight end room
In the 2026 season, Peyton Read is an emerging 6-foot-6 redshirt freshman tight end for Washington State who has reportedly earned extended reps and is building confidence fast in a complex offense[11][15]. He was a three-star recruit and a top-120 national tight end prospect in 2025, and his high school résumé shows real two-way juice: 42 catches for 500 yards and four TDs on offense, plus five sacks and two forced fumbles on defense[1][2]. The intrigue is the frame, the growing route/blocking polish, and a fall-camp note that he’s been making plays when opportunities come his way[11].
