Hank Pladson brings veteran LB depth and ball production to WSU
In the 2020 season, Hank Pladson appeared in one game for Washington State and recorded two tackles, while his earlier WSU work showed he can flash playmaking, including an interception return for 15 yards in 2019. Listed by ESPN as a linebacker wearing No. 51, he profiles more as experienced depth than a headline-grabber: a local Sammamish product with some instinctive, assignment-safe value rather than eye-popping stats. If you want a steady, aware linebacker who knows the program and can fit a disciplined system, Pladson is worth a look.
