Is Paul Hutson III starting?
Paul Hutson III is listed 2nd string at DT for Washington State Cougars.
See full Washington State Cougars depth chart ›The Story
Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of IMG Academy, ranked #1,341 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 37 tackles, 6 TFL, 3 sacks. That's 6% of the team's production at his spot and 89th-percentile production nationally — good for a 75 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #99
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 275 lbs
- Transfer
- Marshall
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 37 | 6 | 3 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8478
- National Rank
- #1341
- High School
- IMG Academy
- Hometown
- Bradenton, FL
Why this rating?
On a 80-rated defense; 89th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.84 for competition level) put them +8 vs unit starters → 75. Capped to the teammate ahead of them on the depth chart.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at DT · Washington State Cougars
- 15275Kaden BeattyStarter
- 29975Paul Hutson IIIYou
- 33473Damarjhe Lewis
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.