Washington State freshman safety Chris Perry Jr. brings length and upside to the Cougars' back end
In the 2026 season, Chris Perry Jr. enters Washington State as a freshman safety with a rangy 6-1 frame and enough versatility to develop into a reliable defensive back; roster listings and recruiting profiles show he arrived at WSU at 175 pounds and signed in May 2026. His appeal is classic upside: athletic, young, and still physically maturing, which makes him more of a projection than a finished product right now. For a team, he fits best as a developmental safety who could grow into a tone-setting contributor if his coverage range and tackling translate quickly.
