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Apr. 13—Aside from quarterback, the Washington State position group with the biggest question marks heading into spring football camp was the edge spot.
The Cougars are hoping fifth-year transfer Syrus Webster can be a major answer at a position that must replace two players who started a combined 83 games since 2019 — Brennan Jackson and RJ Stone.
Webster brings his 6-foot-4, 245-pound frame and his Troy Polamalu-like hairdo from Utah Tech in West Jordan, Utah, where he ravaged opposing offenses in the inaugural United Athletic Conference, to the Palouse where he hopes his skills will translate to a higher level.
“I think Cyrus is kind of that hybrid guy,” WSU coach Jake Dickert said. “He’s that mix between RJ and BJ — I really mean that when you see him play.”
A monster in the FCS
While Utah Tech struggled to a 2-9 record as a team last season, Webster had no trouble loading up the stat sheet at the Football Championship Subdivision level.
The then-junior began the season as the UAC preseason player of the year and ended it as a first-team honoree after compiling 79 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks and four forced fumbles. The forced fumbles tied for third nationally in the regular season and the sacks were the second best in the conference.
But after three years of dominating play in the FCS, Webster decided to look for a new challenge.
That desire took him to Pullman, and so far he’s happy about his decision.
“It’s early days, it’s late nights, but it’s the best feeling, and at the end of the day it’s just football,” Webster said after a practice recently. “It’s supposed to be fun, it’s supposed to be a brotherhood and I just love coming out every single day.”
He’s also making a good impression with his new teammates and coaches.
“His maturity has really blown me away,” WSU defensive coordinator Jeff…
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Author : Lewiston Tribune, Idaho
Publish date : 2024-04-13 12:16:00
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