Paul Hutson III holds the DT · Backup spot in Washington State Cougars’s defensive tackle room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Paul Hutson III is a 6'1", 275-pound defensive tackle from Norfolk, VA who attended IMG Academy. A three-star recruit in the 2022 class, Hutson played his first two seasons at Campbell, appearing in all 11 games as a freshman in 2022 with 23 tackles, a tackle for loss, two blocked kicks, and a forced fumble. He transferred to Marshall, where he played in all 12 games in 2025, recording 40 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and two interceptions for 49 yards. Hutson enrolled at Washington State in January 2026 and will participate in spring practices as a redshirt senior.

Campbell2022 – 2024

Marshall2025

Washington State2026 — present