Jalil Tucker holds the RCB · Starter spot in Washington State Cougars’s cornerback room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Jalil Tucker is a 6'0", 174-pound right cornerback for Washington State, having enrolled in January 2026. The San Diego native attended Lincoln High School, where he lettered four years and earned first-team honors at both wide receiver and defensive back. Tucker began his college career at San Diego Mesa College, where he saw action at both positions. As a sophomore, he recorded four tackles, one interception, and five pass breakups on defense while posting 36 receptions for 558 yards and nine touchdowns offensively. He transferred to Oregon State and played in 11 games with 10 starts in 2025, accumulating 25 tackles, one interception, five pass breakups, and one quarterback hurry. His interception against Fresno State went for 31 yards.

Oregon State2022 – 2025

Washington State2026 — present