PULLMAN — Washington State is adding a second quarterback to its class of 2025. On Wednesday, the Cougars landed a commitment from three-star QB Dalton Anderson, who threw for more than 2,500 yards last season as a senior at Seattle’s Roosevelt High, a 3A school. Anderson, listed at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, joins Oklahoma product Owen Eshelman as class of 2025 QBs to commit to WSU and coach Jimmy Rogers.
Anderson, who was previously committed to Utah State until the Aggies experienced a coaching change in December, also fielded offers from Montana and Boise State. It’s the second recruiting battle Rogers and the Cougars have won over the Broncos, who were a finalist for standout JUCO wide receiver Devin Ellison, a key pickup for WSU. More of a pocket passer, Anderson provides a bit of a contrast to Eshelman’s style.
As a senior, Anderson completed 117 of 188 passes (62%) for 2,519 yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions, adding 33 carries for 313 yards and three scores to his ledger. Mobile in the pocket, Anderson made his best plays through the air. Eshelman fashions himself a dual-threat QB, carrying 224 times for 1,383 yards and 19 touchdowns last season at Norman North High (Oklahoma), where he also completed 171 of 321 passes (53%) for 2,691 yards, 29 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
He was previously committed to Rogers at South Dakota State. As the Cougars begin to transition away from the Air Raid style that made their offense famous in years past, WSU coac.
