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Three-star running back from California commits to Washington State

WSU takes to the field to face Cal during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland / The Spokesman-Review)
By Theo Lawson theol@spokesman.com(509) 459-5584

A three-star running back with interest from three other Pac-12 suitors has committed to Washington State, Cougfan.com reported Saturday.

Jyden King pledged to the Cougars while taking his visit to Pullman, giving Mike Leach’s program its first Class of 2020 commitment.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound tailback from California’s Calabasas High School also listed offers from Arizona, Arizona State and Utah, along with Fresno State, according to 247sports.com.

King transferred to Calabasas from Desert Pines in Las Vegas last season and played in three games for the Coyotes, rushing 15 times for 130 yards and two touchdowns. As a sophomore at Desert Pines, he carried the ball 72 times for 436 yards and caught another 11 passes for 130 yards.

Running back is a position of high priority for the Cougars, who only have one scholarship player, Max Borghi, participating in spring camp after the early departure of James Williams. High school prospects Jouvensly Bazile and Jamir Thomas will join the group in the fall.